Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
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- Powertrain Location: Northamptonshire Salary
- £60,000 Company Overview: We are a leading company in the automotive and motorsport sectors, dedicated to developing innovative solutions for powertrain systems.
Our Mechanical Design team is expanding, and we are looking for a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to our mission of delivering high-performance products.
Role Overview: As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer within our Powertrain department, you will play a crucial role in producing and documenting design evidence, creating work instructions, and conducting functional and installation checks on prototypes.
Your expertise will guide the development of reliable, cost-effective solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities: Produce and document design evidence for powertrain components and systems.
Create comprehensive work instructions for manufacturing and assembly processes.
Conduct functional and installation checks on prototypes, ensuring they meet performance specifications.
Develop customer documentation for safe usage and maintenance of products.
Release designs for manufacturing, collaborating closely with production teams.
Present design concepts and updates to stakeholders, effectively communicating technical details.
Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks in designs.
Create engineering guides and standards to support design development.
Ensure designs adhere to applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Qualifications: Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience in the engineering of automotive or motorsport systems/components, ideally within an OEM, tier 1 supplier, engineering consultancy, or motorsport team.
Demonstrated experience in the mechanical design of high-voltage battery assemblies.
Skills: Proficient in high-level CAD packages, particularly Catia or NX.
Experienced in producing engineering documents, CAD models, and engineering drawings.
Strong knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Familiarity with the Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) process.
Skilled in structured problem-solving approaches and analytical tools, including 8D and Ishikawa.
Ability to identify and apply relevant regulatory requirements and standards in design processes.
Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
How to Apply: If you are a motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for powertrain systems and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and achievements.