Mechanical Design Engineer - Medical Technology in London

To strengthen the Through Life Support (TLS) team by adding a Senior Level Mechanical Engineer focused on enhancing the team's efficiency and effectiveness.

Provide both tactical and strategic support as needed, ensuring the continued success of project deliverables and contributing to the long-term success of the business.

• Engineering Leadership: Represent Engineering at Level 1 / 2 Quick Response Quality Clinic (QRQC) meetings, ensuring technical leadership and decision-making during critical discussions.
• Collaboration and Solution Delivery: Work closely with the OE and MRO teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and documentation, ensuring seamless collaboration across the business.
• Support production teams in meeting build schedules by addressing engineering issues promptly and effectively, collaborating with suppliers, assembly, and test teams, and maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Engineering Investigations: Lead the delivery, support, and approval of clear and concise engineering investigations, providing thorough analysis and effective resolutions to complex challenges.
• Problem Solving and Resilience: Demonstrate persistence and technical expertise in addressing and resolving challenging engineering problems, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Design and Validation: Interpret customer and internal technical requirements to design robust mechanical solutions. Apply a combination of design calculations, analysis, and validation tools to verify and refine designs.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead and deliver detailed, thorough Root Cause Analysis studies, identifying key issues and driving corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Performance and Budget Management: Adhere to and support the delivery of monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and engineering budget targets, both short- and long-term.

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related design discipline, or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.

Experience in the design and development of rotating machinery, including smart motor and generator technologies is highly desirable.

Ability to analyse and resolve complex engineering problems by developing innovative and practical solutions.

Performance Management: Experience in defining and tracking performance metrics to assess design quality and project delivery, using this data to drive continuous improvement within the team.

Experience in leading and mentoring design teams, overseeing technical solutions, and collaborating with experts to ensure comprehensive and effective design outcomes.

Design Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Mechanical Engineering design principles and practices, with a track record of developing innovative and practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Solid understanding of engineering materials, production methods, and their application within the design process.

Aerospace Design Process: Knowledge of the aerospace design and development lifecycle, particularly in environments such as Research & Technology (R&T), Research & Development (R&D), and New Product Introduction (NPI).

Software Proficiency: Competency in using CAD systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill), Microsoft Office, and the ability to interpret and evaluate technical analysis documentation (e.g., Stress FEA, thermal analysis, and bearing calculations).

Analytical Skills: Proficiency in performing and reviewing hand calculations, with a solid understanding of their application to design and engineering solutions.