Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Bristol Superlight

An automotive manufacturing business redefining low carbon technologies within the commercial vehicle sector are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. The purpose of the role is to provide mechanical engineering and design support on a new range of electric trucks. This hands-on position will require high levels of creativity and flexibility, working on multiple highly complex

major projects requiring innovative, original solutions.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer duties include:

• Designing parts for both manufacture and end-of-life
• Managing part costs, mass, and timing
• Using Solidworks simulation CAE to verify designs will meet performance targets
• Creating and managing DFMEA and DVP&R documents
• Assisting production team with hands on support, especially during prototype phase
• Identifying cost and weight reduction opportunities.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will have:

• Degree or equivalent in an Engineering subject.
• Ability to produce 3D printed models, using in-house printers.
• Experience using SolidWorks, being able to create sheet metal, plastic, cast, and fabricated parts with the software
• Great interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and articulate ideas to both customers and team members.
• Experience working to tight quality standards e.g., ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of GD&T and the ability to perform tolerance stack-up calculations.
• Good understanding of stages of product development life cycle (system V model – New Product Introduction NPI)