Mechanical Design Engineer in Aylesbury

Join the world of the future in a fast-growing international company. At SEGULA Technologies, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and help shape the future within an engineering company that is at the heart of innovation. SEGULA Technologies serves clients in the automotive, energy, and rail sectors in the UK. We focus on design, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, decommissioning, and dismantling, also covering logistics and documentation.

We have an immediate need for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience using CATIA V5 & Windchill.

Job Purpose: To develop innovative mechanical design solutions to current and future aerospace industry challenges, on existing and next-generation smart motor and power generation technologies. To lead and deliver project-based engineering work-package activities, ensuring mature and robust mechanical solutions designed to meet manufacturing, cost, and weight targets.

Dimensions:

• Primary responsibility is to create and support the definition of robust mechanical design solutions for R&D/R&T projects, ensuring the designs are technically robust, fit for purpose, and meet both business and customer needs.
• Support and/or ownership of one or more Engineering Work Packages for the Mechanical Design of products.
• Interfacing with Mechanical Engineering, Stress & Thermal, Supply Chain, Industrialisation, Validation and Verification (V&V), Configuration, and Quality.
• Responsibility for the delivery of engineering solutions that meet 'Design to Cost' and 'Design to Manufacture/Assembly' requirements against programme deliverables.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Improved awareness through regular reporting to the Lead Engineer/s on work package status.
• The production and maintenance of CAD models, drawings, and parts lists compliant with all company standards associated with the assigned work package(s).
• The production and reporting of Design Assurance documentation, including design reports, test procedures, and Hand/Stress calculations, in support of the work package/s.
• Removing risk by supporting engineering design investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities to develop mature products or technical concepts.
• Familiarity with Product Introduction Processes (PROMPT & DEVELOP) and the leadership or support of any gateway reviews as appropriate.
• Authoring, reviewing, and signing off technical documentation for Engineering and Through Life Support.
• The delivery of any monthly KPI milestone targets to support project needs and timescales.
• Delivery of formal and informal training, mentoring, and leadership support to engineering personnel and less experienced staff.

Key Performance Measures:

• Delivery of high-quality, robust designs (Models, drawings, BOMs, etc.) which are fit for purpose with a DFA/DFM mentality and 'Right First Time' philosophy.
• Increased satisfaction from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Delivery against assigned milestones and project tasks met on time and to budget.
• Design assurance documentation produced is of high quality and aligned with process and procedural requirements.
• KPI's agreed and approved in advance and delivered consistently month on month.
• Performance objectives agreed during annual performance reviews and satisfactorily completed within the agreed timescales.
• Personal development targets met, e.g., competence in programming, increased knowledge of our products, processes, and procedures.
• Support and mentoring generate demonstrable skills growth within the team.
• Achievement of Engineering Approval status or higher.
• Nomination to Safran 'Specialist' or 'Expert Status' or higher.

Qualifications:

• Essential: A Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification/work experience.
• Mechanical design experience using CATIA V5 & Windchill, with rotating equipment, such as shafts, bearings, seals, structures, etc.
• Must have an understanding of engineering materials and production methods relevant to them.
• Experience of Electromechanical Design and Engineering using 3D CAD tools.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate clearly, through written and verbal means, to all levels within the business.
• Must have the ability to plan their work and others they are supervising to meet agreed monthly milestones/tasks.
• Good time management is key, with an ability to prioritise and organise themselves and others.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure to meet project and program deadlines.

Desirable:

• Direct experience with high-speed power generation and motor technologies.
• Basic understanding of Mechatronics and Electronics.
• Experience with direct dealing with internal/external customers or stakeholders.
• Experience of working with Engineering service suppliers, i.e., defining Statements of Work and approving deliverables for outsourced staff.

12-month fixed-term initial term with strong potential for extending. Be part of a forward-thinking team tackling real-world manufacturing challenges. Opportunity to influence strategic decisions and drive meaningful change. Supportive environment with professional development opportunities.