The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of current and future Overview products to meet the requirements of the business.
Responsibilities:
* Mechanical design of precision electromechanical mechanisms from concept through to production, ensuring:
o Designs are innovative, cost-effective, fit for purpose, and reliable.
o Appropriate use of CAD design tools (Solidworks).
o Appropriate use of design tools, i.e., FEA, CFD, DFMA, etc.
o Generation of quantifiable specifications based on internal or external customer requirements.
o Effective process selection, i.e., high-pressure die casting, investment casting, injection moulding, precision machining, etc.
o Meeting operational and legal product requirements.
o Assisting in the build and testing of new products.
o Applying analysis to designs to ensure that they meet specifications.
* Supervising and conducting test work both in-house and at external test houses.
* Working as part of a cross-functional team to deliver new and innovative products into manufacture.
* Leading the analysis and solution of product issues.
* Leading design reviews internally and with clients.
Qualifications:
* Degree qualified in a mechanical engineering discipline; Masters level preferred.
* Demonstrable mechanical design experience in the development of products for manufacture in a commercial market.
* Excellent communication skills and fluency in English – both spoken and written.
* Experience in regular interaction with customers and partners.
* 3+ years proven experience in Mechanical or Product Design environment.
* Able to use Solidworks for mechanical design and analysis to a high level.
* Mechatronics experience ideally with remote camera systems or sensor positioning equipment.
* Experience in design and development of mechanical solutions aimed at production quantities of approximately 10,000 units per annum.
* Experience in working with a range of manufacturing techniques including machining, die-casting, investment casting, sheet metal, and injection moulding.
* Experience operating in ISO 9001 environments and to industry-specific standards.
* Experience in hardware design to defence standards.
Benefits:
* 27 days holiday per year (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
* Employee discount platform.
* EAP & online GP.
* Early finish Friday.
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
* BUPA Medical Insurance.
* Flexible Start & Finish times (Role Dependent).
* Cycle to work scheme and Rail season ticket loan.
* Company-funded professional subscriptions up to £250 per year.
* Free refreshments, fruit, and snacks.
* Free Parking.
This role is based in Overview’s head office in Woking and reports to our Head of Hardware Design.
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