Mechanical Engineer

Andover Full-Time No home office possible

Contract:Permanent, Full-Time

Hours:38.5 hours per week
Mon – Thurs: 08:30 – 17:00; Fri: 08:30 – 15:30

As a Mechanical Engineer, your primary responsibilities will be;

To support the Semiconductor Packaging department in the design, development and manufacture of components and assemblies, including tooling, fixtures, and test equipment.
To undertake early-stage product and process feasibility studies aligned to customer requirements and, where possible, develop advanced concepts through the use of emerging technologies and configurations.
To work closely with Project Managers and technical staff to provide expert knowledge to support quality, cost and lead-time quotations, including being present in customer facing meetings both at CIL and customer sites within the UK.
To take conceptual ideas through detailed design and development and into prototype and full-scale production volumes, including an understanding and use of DFM/DFA principles.
To support and maintain product test and verification (DVP) activity across full development lifecycle, including measurement analysis and reporting.
To apply and maintain quality, and to optimise engineering processes and practices for the manufacturing of products in line with company and international quality standards.
To provide professional and technical guidance to the wider Semiconductor Packaging department, supporting manufacturing engineers in adopting a ‘right first time’ approach.
To develop professional and personal skills through education, training and development within the team and externally.

For the full job description and person specification, see here.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant discipline or high technology industry, with a strong product and process development bias ideally within semiconductor packaging or processing.
Qualified to HND level or equivalent as a minimum in mechanical, electrical or production engineering (a degree in an engineering discipline preferred).
Sound knowledge and practical experience of CAD modelling and creating detail 2D drawings (Solidworks preferred).
Ability to analyse functional requirements and apply appropriate design criteria, process and tolerance to meet specification.
Good working knowledge of Engineering materials and manufacturing processes and their selection to meet product design requirements.
Capable of supporting concept development through the use of ‘Design of Experiment’ practice.
Familiarity and having prior engagement with root cause analysis, using problem-solving techniques and implementing corrective actions.
Knowledge of quality standards ISO9001, IATF16949 and IPC would be advantageous.
Experience of dealing with customer and supplier related issues.
Self-starter, pro-active and with a can-do attitude.
Experience of planning and prioritising personal workload.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both with internal and external stakeholders.
Computer literate and adept with Microsoft office toolset.