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Mechanical Development Engineer
Mechanical Development Engineer
Variohm Eurosensor
Job Description Summary
This role focuses on cradle to grave product development of primarily position sensors, utilising existing/ in development electronic sensing technology. This includes but is not limited to; project managing, supporting project delivery through detailed engineering, creation and management of technical documentation, design for manufacture and assembly, cost effective and compliance to specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Development and Innovation – taking on responsibility for the mechanical design and development aspect of product developments, working closely in conjunction with the electronics development engineer to ensure that it fits within spatial constraints.
- Sourcing/ producing and testing prototypes where necessary.
- Creation and management of technical documentation pertaining to the development (BOM, Drawings, Datasheets, Technical Files, FMEA, UKCA/CE Marking, internal reports etc.).
- Project manage to required timescales, specifications and budgets.
- Maintain technical ownership of assigned designs through the project lifecycle, supporting production and customer delivery.
- Design for manufacture and assembly, with awareness on cost control that doesn’t compromise on quality as a core priority.
- Work with external suppliers supporting manufacturing activities of designed components. Work may also include identifying suitable suppliers at the procurement stage.
- Design/ Sourcing of bespoke tooling for the assembly process.
- Producing a top-level assembly instruction for the production department to follow.
- Part Setup within ERP.
Other Benefits
- Private Health insurance
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- Income Protection
- Bonus
Essential Skills and Experience
- 5+ years industry experience in a engineering design environment
- Experience with bringing product to market from concepts (i.e. full product life cycle)
- Exposure to prototype development, testing and validation.
- Proficient in Computer Aided Design systems (preferably Solidworks) to produce 3D model and 2D drawings for manufacture.
- Knowledge and application of injection moulded , CNC, sheet metal component design/ assemblies.
- Computer Literate (Microsoft Office/365/ Teams/ ERP systems).
- To have excellent communication skills, with a high level of literacy (written and oral).
- Self motivated to work with minimal supervision on multiple, simultaneous projects at any one time
- High attention to detail and compliance to specifications.
- Takes the initiative when confronted with design challenges.
- Used to working at a fast pace.
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field
Practical Requirements
- Fluent in English
- Right to work in the UK
Location
Towcester, UK
Employment Type
Permanent, Full-time
On-site vs. Remote
On-site
Base Salary
Subject to experience
Working Hours
35 hours per week
Variohm Eurosensor is a manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of Sensing solutions across many key industry areas inclusive of Aerospace, Medical, OEM, Process & Control, HVAC along with Automation.
Variohm Eurosensor offers turnkey bespoke Sensing solutions unique to our customers specification, utilising on site Design, Manufacturing & Engineering capabilities in combination with support from our long-term supply partners.
Eurosensor is proud to be part of Variohm Group, a collective of companies committed to delivering excellence in engineering solutions across multiple industries and sectors.
To apply for this role, please send your CV to emma.pochodzaj@variohm.com and quote reference number DSCV303. Recruitment agencies need not apply.
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