Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

* £ Highly Competitive* Great Staff Benefits* Permanent/Hybrid workingLooking to join a fast paced passionate about the bigger pitcher team of Engineers We are looking for Senior Mechanical Engineer Our client has an excellent history of Success in its field, offering very competitive salaries and staff benefits which include * Gym Discounts* Life Insurance* Save as you Earn* Cycle to work scheme* Mental health Access* Annual Leave of 25 days + Bank Holidays* Pluss many moreTo hear more about this excellent company and opportunity, apply through the link and we will call you to discuss in more detailLocation: Nuneaton or Horsham Purpose of the job:The primary purpose of this position is to manage the development, verification and validation of innovative concepts, new product designs, and increase their readiness level before introducing them in production as part of the Mechanical Engineering functiongroup.The role will see you manage the development of systems and products by applying fundamentals of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer and materials engineering.Key Accountabilities:* Conduct product risk assessment and define mitigation activities by means of design reviews and risk management tools to enable robust engineering* Build and implement appropriate validation and verification testing plans to prove part and system performance and quality* Organise the engineering activities and give appropriate reporting to the Project Management* Ensure adequate interactions with Manufacturing Engineering to optimise design for assembly and support production during product assembly* Promote inclusive cross-functional work alongside other departments: Procurement, Quality Engineering, etc. to develop optimised solutions to Engineering Sign-Off* Write technical reports on failure modes and mechanisms, interpreting from literature, test data, post-mortem / test observations, CAE studies and material property datasheets* Organise problem resolution tasks and develop countermeasures using Quality Management System tools, e.g. 8DKnowledge and skills required for the role:* STEM degree or equivalent higher-level engineering qualification* Minimum 4 years experience related to the above accountabilities; experience in the automotive, aerospace, power generation or white-goods sectors would be an advantage* Very good understanding of product risk analysis, tools such as DFMEA and when to use them appropriately, and in project development and risk management* Knowledge of materials engineering, heat transfer, thermodynamics, mechanics, hydraulics, and test engineering* Experience with a CAD program - ideally Creo - a product data management tool - DDM preferred - and excellent geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing to a standard such as BS 8888* Proficient with small batch and series production manufacturing and assembly processes* Familiarity with agile project management techniques such as Scrum* Delivery-focused and highly motivated with good attention to detail* Proactive and structured approach to problems with a can-do attitude* Excellent communication skills with proven ability to contribute to design review meetings and form working relationships with supplier partners and peer groups* Strong influencing skills to achieve outcomes that are mutually beneficial* Share knowledge, coach/mentor and contribute to the development of others* Able to prioritise and adapt in a fast-changing development environment* Collaborative approach focussing on successful delivery of the Teams goals* Generate ideas to improve the Teams work environmentWhat we can offer you:You will be working with a leading developer of clean energy technology who care deeply about our purpose, our people, our customers, and our planet.We have created a fantastic working environment with hybrid / flexible working and offer professional development, excellent career opportunities and comprehensive benefits. You can expect to work collaboratively with like-minded colleagues in the knowledgethat together we create Zero Carbon Energy Solutions.All candidates who wish to apply for this vacancy must have the right to work in the UK.