Senior Mechanical Engineer

The position of Senior Mechanical Engineer is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible engineer to join a global manufacturers new Cambridge based R&D centre. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a wide range of demanding technology and product development projects and immediately engage into a commercially driven and multi-disciplinary team. The position will involve taking technical roles within development projects with exposure to all aspects of development from conceptualisation through to product release. You will work in multi-discipline project teams with other mechanical, electrical/electronic and software engineers to realise technical solutions for a wide range of new product developments.

The Company:
Global designer, manufacturer and distributor of electrical and electromechanical components.

Senior Mechanical Engineer responsibilities include:
" Task Management
" Definition of technical solutions for product developments
" Leading design engineering to realise technical solutions
" Generation of concepts and layouts of systems in CAD
" Detailed design of components and products in CAD
" Design and Process FMEA
" Working with and coordinating external manufacturers and suppliers
" Tolerance analysis of designs
" FEA
" Production of detailed drawings and manufacturing specifications
" Transfer of designs to manufacture through liaison with internal and external suppliers
" Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation

The ideal candidate for the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer:
" Good degree in a relevant engineering subject
" Able to work to customer specifications and deadlines
" A self-starter, well-motivated and enthusiastic with creative problem solving skills
" Able to communicate and interact effectively with customers, management and other team members
" Knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly, from one off designs to high volume manufacture
" A good understanding of manufacturing techniques, assembly processes and material selection
" Significant experience of 3D CAD, preferably Pro Engineer
" Hands-on experience in leading mechanism design, stress analysis, mould flow analysis and other CAD analysis tools is also desirable
" A high level of practical experience with proven technical skills, and have spent significant time in a mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering design environment.

Package:
" Attractive basic salary
" Pension
" Medical

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this role and are eligible to work unrestricted in the UK, please click apply now in order to submit your CV. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

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