Mechanical Design Engineer (Solidworks / Fabrication)

This is an exciting opportunity that involves concept to production mechanical design of engine components and subsystems for conventional and hydrogen combustion engines.

The role will suit a junior mechanical design engineer looking for an opportunity to develop their career within a fast-paced organisation at the cutting edge of engine design and development.

You will be involved in:

• Concept design, development of hydrogen, diesel and potentially hybrid engine and powertrain systems and components from concept to launch.
• Ensuring robust system/component regulations, quality, cost and timing requirements are met.

Working within a dynamic engineering team, you will be involved in end-to-end mechanical design engineering activities (research, concept, 3D design) relating to full engine systems design - Transmissions, cooling, axles, connections, crankshaft, pistons, valvetrain, fuel systems, etc. You will:

• Support manufacturing and service teams in resolving complex technical issues leading to engineering change.
• Create clean sheet concept designs from first principles.
• Plan and execute Proof-of-Concept assessments either through test, and/or first principle analysis and simulation.
• Support product development, ensuring design for assembly (DFA) and achieving quality in design.
• Create engine system and component specifications and designs based on agreed requirements.

Skills / knowledge required:

• This role would suit an engineer with at least 2-3 years of industry experience gained within a similar design role working on relevant applications (e.g. engines, powertrain systems, transmissions, etc).
• A degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or similar coupled with a sound understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles (dynamics, thermal, fluids, stress, materials, etc).
• Good industry experience in the design of dynamic, moving/rotating equipment: engines, machinery, transmissions, powertrain, motors, robotics, complex mechanisms, aeroengines, etc. – dynamic components and systems.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.
• Demonstrable proficiency in the use of 3D Modelling packages with knowledge of mechanical engineering GD&T and manufacturing and assembly processes (NX, Creo, Catia, or SolidWorks etc).
• Flexible, adaptable and versatile work ethic with strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of system cooling, thermodynamics, induction systems would be beneficial.
• Demonstrable interest in automotive engineering, powertrain technologies or off highway vehicles.

The company offers excellent training and development with fantastic benefits including bonus, pension, health and 33 days holiday coupled with relocation support. This mechanical design engineer role is onsite based and is within an hour of Derby, Burton-upon-Trent, Uttoxeter, Lichfield, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Nottingham, Leicester, Tamworth and Loughborough.