Senior Design Engineer

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Description

The design of large subsystems, both schemes and layouts, with consideration for manufacturing and assembly requirements.

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer

Location: Northampton

Purpose of Job
The design of large subsystems, both schemes and layouts, with consideration for
manufacturing and assembly requirements.

Duties
-To design engine and major sub-systems, engine-to-vehicle installations, feasibility
studies and value analysis/value engineering programmes
-To create concept design drawings using Computer Aided Engineering, solid
modelling techniques, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
-To work closely with clients and suppliers, in addition to internal teams in
development, calibration, build and test functions
-Supervision of less experienced staff
-Project and resource planning
-Presentation to clients in relation to the design work in hand

Qualifications
-A BEng in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering is desirable, or
-ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering coupled with 6-8 years experience in of
powertrain design, or
-A Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship coupled with 6-8 years experience in
powertrain design
-Membership of a Professional Body is desirable

Experience
-Experience of engineering, preferably gained within an automotive environment is
essential although bright, keen candidates from industries other than automotive such
as Production Engineering or Aerospace Engineering will be considered who have
some personal interest in, and therefore knowledge of, engines
-Knowledge of working to quality procedures and systems is essential

Skills
Essential skills to support the work will include:
-A general level of computer literacy
-Knowledge of general engineering fundamentals
-Numerical and analytical skills
-Spatial awareness
-The ability to read, understand and interpret detailed drawings
Desirable skills should include:
-Failure Mode Effects Analysis
-Working application of at least one of four major CAD systems e.g. Catia, CADDS5,
SDRC or Pro-Engineer
-Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
-Report writing and time management
-German language (advantageous)

Competencies
-Take ownership and enjoy resolving problems
-Possess a trustworthy, reliable and responsible attitude
-Have the proven ability to work effectively in a small team
-Be adaptable, creative and enthusiastic

Hours of Work
Standard Hours: Mon Thurs Friday
08.00 17.00 08.00 14.30
45 minutes lunch 30 minutes lunch

For more information, please call Steve Peckham on 01935 403 219.

Wynnwith Engineering Company Ltd