Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (NPI)

A contract position Outside IR35

Hybrid working - 3 days p/w on site typically

A Senior Mechanical Design Engineer specialising in New Product Introduction (NPI) on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in mechanical design engineering to shape the next generation of advanced automotive components.

Key Responsibilities:

Clean-sheet mechanical design and development of rotating electrical machines, transmissions and drivetrains. Design work may also include pumps, fans, power electronics and batteries as required.
Exploration, design development, prototyping and testing of concepts.
Mechanical analysis of conceptual designs (including CAE), demonstrating a strong understanding of likely component failure modes and material strengths.
Build and test of prototype hardware and test rigs as necessary.
Build and strengthen the company's position within key markets by bringing industry-leading products from prototype through to production.
Individually lead or contribute as a senior member within a team to deliver projects to internal or customer specifications.
Utilisation of best-in-class simulation software as part of the development process to optimise and analyse product behaviour.
3D CAD modelling and 2D engineering drawings of components and assemblies.
Work with other design engineers and the wider cross-functional department to deliver programs.
Work to company and industry quality standards.

Job Requirements:

Degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
Experience in mechanical design engineering
Strong capability in 3D CAD modelling and 2D engineering drawings
Experience using analytical methods (hand calculations and/or CAE tools such as ANSYS or Matlab)
Proven experience applying DFM, DFA, DFMEA and PFMEA
Experience working with and managing external suppliers

Desirable:

It would be beneficial (but not essential) if in addition to the above you also had:

Autodesk Inventor and/or SolidWorks experience
Working knowledge of MASTA or KISSsoft software
Experience in high volume manufacturing - gravity or high-pressure casting part design
Directly relevant design experience (previous motor, gear, transmission, spline or bearing life calculation experience)
Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed