With innovation and engineering at the heart of our business, Martec Ltd (AMAR) has been at the forefront of using the latest technologies and practices for over 30 years, offering the highest performance, quality and reliability where they are needed most. As part of the Amphenol Corporation - a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, AMAR is continuing to grow and significantly investing in the future.
Based in Whitstable Kent, AMAR designs and manufactures high-quality precision components for harsh and demanding environments for a broad range of applications in sectors such as oil and gas, aerospace, marine, nuclear and defence. With c40 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our complete interconnection solutions provide opportunities for our employees to grow their career and professional experiences.
The Vacancy:
Purpose of the role:
As a Mechanical Engineer with a focus on glass-to-metal seal feedthroughs and military/aerospace connectors, the lead engineer will play a key role in the development and optimisation of cutting-edge products for critical applications and delivering commercial interconnect solutions to Martec’s customer’s needs. The role will work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and testing, to ensure that Martec products meet the stringent performance, reliability, and safety standards of the military and aerospace industries. Expertise in mechanical design, materials selection, and manufacturing processes will be essential in delivering innovative solutions to our clients.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices in mechanical design, material selection, and testing methods. Lead design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex engineering challenges.
* Aid Sales team with New Engineering Opportunities.
* Input to the feasibility of new products and attend Accept Decline meetings.
* Quote creation for NPI’s and report on progress in “Quotes in progress” Meetings. Including: Component cost, Labour and Overhead, Plating, NRE.
* Carry out NPI gate stages from concept to handover to manufacturing.
* Ensure timely delivery of Engineering Revenue through project management.
* Input to the New Product Strategic development.
* Create Marketing Literature for new and existing products.
* Create manufacturing Job sheets and specifications.
* Use of ERP to create and maintain manufacturing documentation.
* Disposition of product, raise and approve Concessions for non-conforming product/process.
* Responsibility for configuration control for drawings, manufacturing documentation and ERP.
* Review and implementation of customer drawing change requests.
* Creation of new Process Specifications to introduce new manufacturing standards.
* Ensuring product manufactured meets specification and the testing/documentation to accompany this.
* Lead customer technical discussions. (Internally and externally).
* Ensure Source Change process is completed correctly and in-line with AS9100.
* Carry out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field preferred.
Experience:
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on new product development, materials science, glass-to-metal seals, and/or military/aerospace connectors preferred.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
* Experienced in small-scale manufacturing operations.
Technical Knowledge:
* Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
* Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or Pro/Engineer) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) tools.
Skills and Competencies:
* Strong adaptability to varying situations and environments, capable of adjusting strategies and approaches accordingly.
* Demonstrated commitment to customer focus, consistently prioritizing the needs and satisfaction of clients or stakeholders.
The Benefits:
* Group Personal Pension Plan.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Subsidised Restaurant facility.
* Free onsite parking.
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