Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
3 days ago
Farnborough
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Electric Motors Farnborough, UK Up to £80,000 + bonus If you are a highly technical mechanical design engineer with high volume automotive experience looking to take on a leadership role and drive innovative projects from concept to production, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking a highly technical Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a team of highly skilled engineers; leading mechanical technical decisions, issue resolution and major projects with a high level of autonomy. This is a second-in-command position, responsible for managing and mentoring a group of experienced engineers. Key Responsibilities: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer • Lead technical decisions and resolve engineering issues on complex motor projects both next generation and existing, • Drive projects from concept through to productionisation, including sample design, prototyping and validation, • Champion technical excellence within the team, mentoring senior and junior engineers, • Oversee and carry out FEA, CFD and hand calculations on motor components and systems, • Implement cost reduction and design simplification strategies, • Manage supplier and high-volume manufacturing challenges - high pressure/low pressure die casting, injection moulding and stamping etc, • Contribute as a technical authority to high voltage, high power design applications Key Requirements: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer • A degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or similar coupled with strong practical skills, • Proven high volume automotive experience (non-negotiable), ideally with a tier one or OEM, • Proven experience as a Principal / Lead mechanical design engineer working on dynamic, high voltage electromechanical systems from concept to production (3D, 2D, DFM, GD&T, BOMs etc), • Ability to lead technical projects and teams of mechanical design engineers from product concept through NPI and into production, • Strong experience in the design of Motors, Transmissions, Gear systems, Bearings, Engines, Pumps, powertrain, drivetrain or other dynamic or rotating equipment is required, • Good understanding of metallic materials and manufacturing processes – HP/LP die casting, machining, pressing etc, • Use of high-end mechanical design systems (SolidWorks, Creo, Catia etc), • Candidates should be good problem solvers, creative, self-motivated, methodical, focused and with a flexible attitude What’s on offer: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer • Exciting, varied projects including ground-up new product development, • A collaborative, technical team environment, • Opportunity to make a significant impact in an innovative, scaling automotive business, • Excellent benefits including pension, private health care, life assurance, holiday, bonus, relocation and financial support with L&D Commutable from Farnborough, Farnham, Winchester, Basingstoke, Guildford, Leatherhead, Petersfield, Reading