Job Description

Position

: MECHANICAL ENGINEER UK

Location Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Salary: Competitive (Dependent upon Experience)

o 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays. Bank Holidays o Pension, Company Benefits and 36.75 hour week (Mon-Thurs - 08:00am-16:30pm Fri 08:00am-12:45pm).

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

On-site parking

Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FUK-MDE-002

Contract

: Permanent

Please Note:

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship now or in the future.

Job Overview

We design, develop and manufacture engine dynamometer products and systems. Our customers include Ford, GM, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Siemens, GE, Pratt & Whitney, and a variety of other major international companies. Froude is headquartered in Novi, Michigan USA and we have a manufacturing center in Worcester, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement) Design and provide drawings for systems and components that meet needs and requirements. Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties. Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components. Supports the Production and Commissioning Departments during equipment build and installation. Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Test and evaluate theoretical designs Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems Evaluate final product's overall performance, reliability and safety Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions Prepare product reports and documentation including but not limited to operational manuals, produce specifications, etc. Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Essential skills, experience, and competence

Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAM) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAE) Experience with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools. Preferably Solid Works (e.g., AutoCAD or other) Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar) Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Matlab, Excel, LabView etc) Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.

Creativity and analytical skills

Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner Strong technical writing skills

Desirable skills, experience, and competenc

e

Preferably 5 years proven working experience in mechanical engineering Manufacturing experience Dynamometer engineering experienced BSME degree
If this sounds exciting and you're interested, please email your CV to jobs@froudedyno.com.