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Principal Mechanical Engineer

4 days ago

Leicester

Position Summary A key Mechanical Engineering/Leadership role with the energy and passion to inspire the next generation of engineers through our intern program and drive improvements with our CAD/ECN systems with support from external contractors and leveraging AI where appropriate. Key Responsibilities • Support design reviews., • Run small support projects and our intern program., • Become the “go to” expert with our CAD SW/SW Manage infrastructure leveraging AI opportunities. Requirements For Consideration • Ability to work in a matrix structure in a cross-functional team developing, training/mentoring and appraising staff, • Proven experience running small teams (3-5) to deliver opto/electro-mechanical solutions., • Demonstrate thorough analytical skills reinforced with practical problem-solving abilities and an attention to detail., • Ability to conceive, visualize, and engineer complex mechanical systems quickly., • Experience to identify when external mechanical expertise is required, or a challenge requires rethinking., • Good verbal and written communication skills both internally and externally with customer exposure., • Proficient in the application of Finite Element Analysis to engineering developments – including stiffness/vibration analysis Experience/Qualifications • Good Degree Level education in Mechanical Engineering/Physics or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience in design lead/principal engineer* role from concept through and end to end product life cycle., • Sound knowledge with proven track record of manufacturing engineering, materials, methods, processes, and quality systems, • CAD (at east on of the following SW, NX. Catia, ProE) and associate PDM system, • MS Office or similar, • Some applied experience with math package e.g MATLAB, Mathematica etc.., • Fundamentally passionate about technology!, • precision engineering role desirable but not essential What Taylor Hobson Offers You • A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment., • 1pm Friday finish., • Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas., • Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson., • Generous matched pension scheme., • Life assurance., • Option to join private health plan., • Enhanced maternity pay., • We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business., • Mentoring and guidance for accreditation., • Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about., • Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party., • Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees., • On-site mental health first aiders, • Employee referral scheme of £1000, • Cycle to work scheme., • An inclusive workforce., • Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre. Business Unit • Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments., • We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company., • We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies., • Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare., • Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices., • Website: ___AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit for more information.

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