Senior Design Enigneer

As Design Engineer with an international power train heavy duty business you will successful applicant will work under the supervision of a Principal Engineer on design activities at the concept, definitive and detail stage. In return you will receive a generous salary, dental, 25 days holiday, overtime, childcare vouchers, Bonus, Pension.

Responsibilities of the Design Engineer will include:
To create new Heavy Duty diesel injection system concepts
To undertake analysis and work with Analysis team
To produce accurate and detailed manufacturing drawings
To prepare for and participate in presentations to customers
To liaise with customers, the Diesel systems technical facility in London and subcontractors using phone/fax/ e-mail/video conference and meetings
To plan work activities effectively and to support project planning
To participate in FMEA and DFA/DFM activities
To assist in arranging meetings and compiling agendas and minutes
To document design decisions and analysis methods and results
To contribute to Total Quality, ISO/TS 16949 and continuous improvement activities within design department and business
To focus on completing activities to tight schedules

The Ideal Design Engineer will have :
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience in design of mechanical systems, preferably high precision, highly stressed and mass produced components
Proven understanding of the principles of physics and mechanical engineering
Familiarity of the physics of dynamics and hydraulics
The ability to study a problem, identify appropriate analysis techniques and undertake the analysis or interact with analysis specialists (CFD,FEA)
Thorough understanding of detail drawing and geometric tolerancing
Familiarity with manufacturing processes eg. grinding, heat treatment, injection moulding
Enquiring mind and ability to identify feasible solutions
Effective written and verbal communications
Self motivation and initiative
Ability to work as part of a team
Experience in the use of Excel/Matlab to perform calculations, analysis and simulations
CAD experience, preferably with Solidworks, would be an advantage
Knowledge of direct injection diesel principles