Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, products and components
- Assess strength, stiffness, and fatigue of components, assemblies, and full systems, conducting both linear static analyses and non-linear analyses using
- Conceptual analysis and hand calculations to develop and validate engineering designs and determine structural performance
- Design and develop integrated EV and power electronic cooling and heating systems
- Choose and specify materials and components required, create detailed CAD drawings
- Lead the generation and maintenance of system and component level DFMEAs
- Conduct feasibility assessment and cost-benefit analyses to determine design viability
- Identify and resolve design or manufacturing issues using CAD and analysis tools
- Understand regulatory requirements and define testing activities to ensure the durability, reliability, and functionality of system design
- Provide schemes, final designs and release drawings aligned to project requirements
- Support the creation of RFQ/RFI documents & support supplier engagement
- Work with suppliers to mature cost, manufacturability, and quality of engineering design
- Provide technical guidance and support to technicians, support system production
- Facilitate the engineering release process from initial concept to finalised drawings
- Lead change management processes, root cause analyses and corrective actions
- Lead the development/management of DVP&R schedule
- Maintain knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies
- MEng degree in mechanical, electrical or automotive engineering
- A minimum of four years' post-graduate experience with mechanical structures and EVs
- Excellent CAD skills (SolidWorks)
- Knowledge of materials, pressings, forming technologies, and advanced joining for volume manufacture plus additive processes for prototyping
- Experience in structural analysis (stress, stiffness, fatigue, optimisation)
- Proficiency in simulation tool, analysing test data and correlating to CAE results
- Understanding of typical battery characteristics, pack cooling and thermal systems
- Understanding fluid mechanics and heat transfer principles.
- Excellent knowledge of GD&T, drawing and assembly document creation
- Experience in safe working practices around HV systems, legislative requirements
- Experienced in system/component delivery including FMEA, quality planning, PPAP
- Ability to work proactively with minimal support using a logical approach in an environment with minimal documented processes.
- Must be self-motivated and an effective team player
- Experience with electrical and mechanical EV components, including CAN protocol
- Ability to challenge experts, consultants, and seniors by presenting a measured systematic first principles approach
- Knowledge of battery and automotive standards (Reg100, UL9540A, UL1973)
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