Arden White is currently looking for experienced Senior Mechanical Design engineers to become part as part of a highly skilled design team at our Motorsport Client in St Neots.
Within this role you will be involved in projects from concept through into production and you will see vehicles on the road using the systems you have helped develop. It would suit an experienced project engineer or a design engineer who is looking to take on additional responsibilities and play a major role in the success of both the projects they are involved with and the company as a whole. Combining hands-on design engineering with having real responsibility and authority, this is a high-profile role where the impact you make will be visible to all
What will you do as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer?
Lead and contribute to design engineering activities
Decide on the best approach to achieve the technical requirements and cost, weight and quality targets
Lead DFMEA and Design for Manufacture activities
Define and manage design validation activities
Use appropriate CAE tools in an analysis led design approach
Create and develop 3D models and review those created by other members of the team
Liaise with Production, Quality and Shipping to ensure all technical and deliverable requirements are being fulfilled
Take responsibility for delivering the project
Manage risks within the project
Take pre-emptive action to mitigate risks and lead action to quickly and effectively resolve any issues that do arise
Minimum 3 years’ experience in automotive design and development
Strong engineering skills and knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic design
Previous experience of a project engineer role is an advantage
Previous experience in an automotive supplier or engineering service provider is an advantage
An understanding of project processes, in particular risk management, change control and real-world problem solving is essential
Must have a degree in Engineering or be able to prove equivalent level of engineering knowledge
Strong IT skills including but not restricted to: MS Office package, MS Project and Excel in particular
Software Knowledge/ Experience required
~3D CAD - Autodesk Inventor beneficial
~ MS Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
~ A great place to work where performance, engineering and technology come together
~ Early finish on a Friday (2pm)
~ Competitive salary
~32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
~ Free branded work wear
~ Company pension scheme
~ Critical Illness and medical cash back plan
~ On-site Gym facility
~ Free on-site parking
~ Regular social and team events
We do offer a referral scheme.
If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.