Job Details
Job type: Permanent
Location: Wrightbus
Closing date: Monday 30 Sep 2024 08:00
About the Role
Wrightbus is now recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer.
Hours of Work: 38 hours
Staff Benefits: Life Insurance, Medicash scheme, Free car parking on site, Canteen, Career progression, Flexitime
Job Title:
Mechanical Engineer
Department:
Engineering
Purpose of Post
Wrightbus is a fast-moving company which has experienced considerable growth in the last year. As part of this continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team. The successful candidate will have responsibility to support day to day production demands as well as the further development of our Product portfolio. This includes:
1. Identifying materials required for the build of vehicles to ensure vehicles are built to customer specification.
2. Planning and integration of vehicle body systems and structures including hardware and component locations, control systems and the integration of these into new and existing vehicle designs.
3. Compiling a full range of information for distribution throughout the company within strict time constraints in line with the production schedule.
Key Tasks
1. Work effectively within a cross-functional team in the overall vehicle development, ensuring that all components and systems are correctly integrated into the overall vehicle design.
2. Responsible for the specification, selection, and integration of components and systems into new and existing vehicle designs.
3. Undertake the technical assessment and analysis of the options available from component to system level.
4. Recommend the optimal solution that satisfies system requirements whilst meeting overall vehicle objectives.
5. Develop and design product options in line with customer specifications.
6. Investigate and source as necessary any requirement for new materials and technology.
7. Produce Creo models and assemblies of vehicle components and systems.
8. Produce engineering detail drawings in Creo which can be issued to manufacturing and suppliers.
9. Work with suppliers and partners to ensure that components and sub-systems can be integrated together to achieve the overall vehicle objectives and performance.
10. Co-ordinate with the assembly and manufacturing teams to ensure that the Body design is clearly defined and controlled.
11. Manage the definition, execution, and successful completion of verification and validation plans against specified requirements.
12. Support the NPD Strategy for EV, FCEV and HEV vehicles and systems.
13. Provide system technical information and documentation for both internal and external customers.
14. Document, validate, and provide FMEA information and analysis for design reviews and NPD gateways.
15. Undertake the technical assessment and analysis of components and systems and develop optimal solutions to meet overall vehicle requirements.
16. Provide Technical assistance to production, support engineers, and the customer.
17. Produce system layout drawings.
18. Create Bills of Material, specifications and detailed designs.
19. Produce and manage component and systems specifications.
20. Support prototype build, validation, and product sign off.
General Responsibilities
1. Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain the utmost level of confidentiality.
2. Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard.
3. Ensure that you treat those with whom you come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure.
4. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment.
5. You must maintain high standards of personal accountability.
6. You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided.
7. You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare.
8. You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
9. You must comply with the no smoking policy.
10. Staying away from home on occasions will be necessary to meet the requirements of the role.
Note
This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.
Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit.
Date: September 2024
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