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Senior Design Engineer

Job LocationSouth West England
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£50,000 - £65,000 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Design EngineerManufacturing/PackagingBedfordshire£50,000 - £60,000A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a leading. Successful manufacturing business based in the central Bedfordshire area on a full-time permanent basis.The Senior Design Engineer will be required to lead and participate in design projects, bringing creativity and innovation to the development of the company’s current and future packaging solutions. Provide strong technical direction and design leadership to a cross functional team. Manage projects where required adhering to defined company processes and procedures and undertake specific projects either as a project manager or a team member as required by the Engineering Manager.The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is required to have the following;

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
  • Master’s in engineering / Materials / Physics - desirable not essential
  • Must be proficient in 3D CAD (Solidworks)
  • Must have experience in thermal and / or mechanical simulation software (such as Ansys)
  • Must be able to travel to visit customers, suppliers, subcontractors, or other company sites as and when necessary.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation and communication skills
  • Must have excellent verbal, written, maths and presentation skills, with great attention to detail.
  • Must be able to interact effectively and diplomatically with all company personnel and customers under minimum supervision and be responsive to the requirements of department members and other departments with whom interaction is necessary.
  • Materials and thermal background - desirable
  • Experience of patent development and freedom to operate would be an advantage
  • Experience in IoT development or integration would be an advantage, such as, wireless communications
  • The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be required to do the following;
  • Lead and participate in design projects, bringing creativity and innovation to the development of the company’s current and future packaging solutions.
  • Provide strong technical direction and design leadership to a cross functional team and manage projects where required adhering to defined company processes and procedures
  • Set up and conduct mechanical / thermal simulations to design and validate cold chain shipping containers
  • Take a pro-active approach to attendance of appropriate conferences and learning opportunities to remain in touch with industry trends.
  • Strong focus and proficient use of 3D CAD, FEA and Thermal Simulation Software to both validate design concepts and deliver product support documentation
  • Prepare and deliver technically focused presentations to both internal and external groups.
  • Management of external and internal dependencies in order to maintain standards of design output. These will include but not be limited to:
    1. Tooling design approval
    2. Acceptance criteria for new products and / or materials
    3. Drawing control
    4. Validation of product throughout design and delivery (i.e. dFMEA)
  • Provide advice to suppliers and manufacturing partners where required in respect of:
    1. Material specifications
    2. Acceptable design tolerances
    3. Manufacturing processes
  • Provide project direction in relation to cost reduction and margin improvement.
  • Develop and manage cost models for NPD projects in conjunction with Finance teams.
  • Liaise with internal legal counsel and patent attorneys to develop patent applications.
  • Use graphic design and applicable software packages to create visual product concepts, animations, and other technical imagery to support product development, promotion and usage.
  • Generation of physical prototypes to prove concepts including managing external design resources and prototype suppliers
  • Attend customer sites, industry conferences and exhibitions to support the sales and marketing process with technical input and to maintain strong awareness of industry developments.
  • Ensure adherence to all procedures and processes set up within the quality system.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality systems in use within the company
  • Benefits include
  • Generous pension contributions with a competitive match
  • Established reputable brand offering premium products
  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Permanent Health and disability Insurance
  • Free On Site Parking
  • Free Tea, Coffee and fresh fruit provided to all employees
  • Employee discount program on products
  • If you are interested in the position, please apply with an updated CV.

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