As the Lead Mechanical Engineer you will be a key member of a cross-functional team to deliver highly secure product designs that meet customer and project requirements. You will work in close conjunction with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and collaborate with Customers, Project Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Manufacturing and Quality teams.
In this role you will focus on:
Understanding contractual requirements and provide technical solution in case of a conflict in a timely manner with quality.Specification, design and engineering of large electrical machines. Leading to carry out detailed analytical / finite element analysis of machines and their performance. Leading to design models and/or prototype tests for the machines to improve noise and vibration performance. Investigating new materials and methods to improve the competitiveness of the machines. Working closely with customers and other third parties to provide the solutions they require. Creation and submission of required design data to document the design progress.We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:
Sole British citizenship ("UK Eyes Only")Possession of or being capable of obtaining SC level security clearance.A relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a few years of professional experience in a rotating electrical machines engineering environment.Solid knowledge of 3D and/or 2D finite element analyses for mechanical designs.Expertise in ANSYS/Workbench with experience of stress and fatigue analyses.Know-how of rotating electrical machines, their engineering challenges and manufacturing processes.Experience with engineering design processes.Familiarity with a variety of Industry Standards, i.e. ISO 9000, BS EN, IEC 60034, etc.Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).What will make you stand out:
Knowledge/experience of Teamcenter, SAP or equivalent PLM software.Flexible approach, willing to work extended hours and travel as and when required.Strong influencing and negotiating skills with ability to work in a dynamic team environment to set and meet aggressive goals for the business needs.Methodical workstyle with high attention to detail.An understanding of scheduling and planning and its importance.You can expect from us:
Challenging and exciting projects.A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.Attractive compensation.Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.26 days vacation + bank holidays.This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK Security Clearance (SC)) as part of the hiring process.