The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will play a pivotal role in the product development lifecycle, contributing to the design and optimisation of innovative mechanical solutions. Utilising your expertise in Autodesk Inventor, Vault and Mathcad, you will be instrumental in transforming concepts into reality.

The primary focus of this role is to lead and execute mechanical design projects, ensuring the highest standards of precision, efficiency, and compliance with industry regulations. You will collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to drive excellence in mechanical design processes, from initial ideation to final product delivery.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will have the following main duties and responsibilities:

Mechanical Design:

• Leading the design and development of electro-mechanical connectors and systems, utilising Autodesk Inventor for 3D modelling, assembly design, and detailed drawings.
• Incorporating innovative solutions to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.

Vault Management:

• Implementing and managing version control processes using Autodesk Vault for mechanical design files.
• Ensuring proper documentation, organisation, and revision tracking to facilitate collaboration within the team.

Mathcad Analysis:

• Utilising Mathcad for engineering calculations and analysis to ensure the structural integrity, thermal performance, and reliability of electro-mechanical connectors/systems.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborating closely with Electrical Engineers, Materials Engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate mechanical designs seamlessly into electro-mechanical systems.
• Working in tandem with Project Managers to understand project requirements and timelines.

Quality Assurance:

• Conducting thorough reviews of mechanical designs to ensure they meet industry standards, compliance requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Establishing and enforcing quality control measures within the mechanical design process.

Innovation and Optimisation:

• Staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends related to electro-mechanical connectors.
• Driving innovation and optimisation in mechanical design processes to enhance efficiency and product performance.

Project Management:

• Managing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality mechanical designs.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to the Mechanical Design Team.

Documentation:

• Creating comprehensive technical documentation for mechanical designs, including specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and assembly instructions.
• Ensuring documentation aligns with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Experience/Qualifications:

• A Degree qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline would be preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status would be preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role, directly within the North Sea Oil and Gas/Subsea sectors, is essential.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and calculation packages (e.g. Mathcad) is essential.
• FEA analysis experience is essential.

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