Job Description

Our client is a high technology security detection business in the UK and the US providing a wide range of radiation detection solutions for our customers. Reporting to the Hardware Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Design Engineer will lead all aspects of the mechanical design, development and testing of both new and existing products through full life cycle, from concept through to production release. Work collaboratively with other engineers and colleagues both in the UK and US to ensure product design and manufacturability meet client needs.
Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the physical mechanical design process of all our products. Ensure that our process is fit for purpose and meets standard design guidelines and policy.
• Lead the team as the design authority to design components for radiation detection systems as per product/customer requirements.
• Use CAD software (Solidworks) to create and modify parts designed for CNC machining, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal Bending, and 3D printing.
• Lead the team to build models and make prototypes to validate and test the design.
• Provide lean solutions to challenges that arise during the product development lifecycle and direct the implementation of those solutions.
• Lead and participate in peer design reviews to ensure best design practices are followed with direct reports and the wider engineering team.
• Support and direct the team to produce specifications for products and the choice of raw materials and components to be used in production, such as injection molded, extruded, machined, sheet metal, etc.
• Work collaboratively with electrical engineering, software engineering, Physics and Sales to ensure new product designs will function as per customer requirements
• Supports Tool/Design meetings for all new product introductions; inform production/program teams on all parts, assembly, timing, and cost issues.
• Locate and utilise external experts when required, with specific design issues. Make good judgements and decisions about issues, involving other team members as necessary to ensure skills required are available when needed.
• Develop and maintain lean mechanical Design engineering process.
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of direct reports providing guidance, coaching and motivation to drive maximum performance. Regularly meet with direct reports, and support them with a variety of management, technical and implementation matters when required. Act as mentor to direct reports.
• Manage the employee life cycle, focusing on supporting recruitment initiatives, learning and development, and continuous improvement. Act as a mentor embodying Symetrica values.
• Act as a key ambassador for the business and maximise opportunities to strengthen the business profile locally, nationally and internationally.
• Communicate and maintain trust relationships with relevant stakeholders.

Skills

• Confidence and resilience in dealing with challenges from stakeholders across the business.
• Ability to multi-task, be detail orientated and possess strong analytical skills
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Exercises good judgement; knows when to flag issues and when to deal with independently.
• Collaborative and inclusive team member
• Strong communication skills at all levels, both verbal and written and excellent presentation skills.
• Understanding of Electrical design requirements and how they might influence mechanical design
• Understanding of Project/Task management
• Experience using Design Failure Mode and Analysis
• Experience in the design and testing of EMC and IP compliant equipment

Knowledge

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' hands-on mechanical engineering experience designing, developing and testing both new and existing technology products
• Proficient in SolidWorks design suite
• Working understanding of SW FEA package
• Design & Produce engineering solutions that meet wide ranging environmental requirements, e.g. Temperature, Vibration, shock, Ingress protection, EMC, etc.
• Sound knowledge of current manufacturing techniques including, but not limited to, sheet metal fabrication, machining, plastic molding.
• Sound knowledge of material property selection to suit different fields of operation and global climates.
• Demonstrate compliance through design analysis and testing.
• Sound knowledge of detail drafting and geometric tolerance practices
• Knowledge of documentation control processes and engineering change management.
• Knowledge of BOM construction
• Good knowledge of structured problem-solving tools and methodologies

If you are a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer seeking a new challenge within a fast-growing and innovative company, we encourage you to apply now and become a part of our client's team.

Skills Required