Mechanical Design Engineer
Siamo Group
- Leicester
- £42,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform mechanical, fluid dynamics, and thermal analysis to verify and enhance designs using both manual calculations and multi-physics simulation finite analysis software (Ansys).
- Increase the utilisation within the design process.
- Research and development including product testing work as agreed with the Engineering Manager.
- Be the lead engineer in the development of the company's products, working closely with the R&D Department to specify, plan and oversee product testing.
- Contribute, as part of the wider team, in the collating and submission of PPAP documentation and support the quality department in the APQP application.
- Produce 3D models and assemblies and issue designs for manufacture by producing engineering drawings and supplementary documentation (Bills of Materials etc).
- Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support.
- Adhere to the quality system using ECOs (Engineering Change Order) to document changes.
- Conduct technical investigations, develop, and maintain appropriate design support processes, carry out root cause analysis and initiating corrective action as necessary.
- Understand and apply relevant design, regulatory and industry standards.
- Recognise new industry wide processes being developed and the opportunity to apply those within the company.
- Train other colleagues in FEA.
- Perform any additional duties as required.
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experienced user of finite element analysis software, preferably Ansys.
- Experienced user of 3D modelling software.
- High level skill with FEA/CFD analysis software.
- Comprehensive knowledge of at least one modern 3D modelling package.
- Working knowledge of mechanical engineering practices - materials, fixings, fabrication etc.
- Strong knowledge of plastic material properties and the associated moulding processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.
- Able to work to strict deadlines.
- Able to develop strong working relationships.
- Strong task and project leadership skills, identifying what is important.
- Positive attitude towards solving engineering problems.
- High quality of work and attention to detail.
- Experience in creating and releasing BOM.
- Interest in the product and its application.
- Previous experience within the automotive sector.
- Experience of design equipment for electrical applications.
- Previous knowledge of PPAP documentation and APQP application.
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- 4% Contributory Pension.
- Life Insurance.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- 25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
- Free Parking.
- Free Tea & Coffee