Design Engineer

Lucy Electric; Thame; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Engineer to contribute to innovative product developments in medium voltage switchgear. This role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure high-quality and cost-effective solutions. You will be responsible for the design and development of projects, applying your expertise in 3D CAD and DFx principles. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and values creativity, making it an exciting opportunity for engineers looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in 3D CAD and product design with a focus on cost-effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of engineering processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop switchgear projects ensuring cost and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve product issues effectively.

Skills

3D CAD (Unigraphics NX)

DFx (Cost, Manufacture, Assembly, Test)

Problem-Solving Skills

Material Strength Knowledge

PDM/PLM Tools (Teamcenter)

PC Literacy (MS Office)

Understanding of IEC Standards

Product BoM Cost Management

Education

HNC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

Internal Job Title: Design Engineer

Business: Lucy Electric EMS

Location: Thame

Job Reference No: 3592

Job Purpose:

Support new product developments or special projects, in collaboration with the Laboratory and Industrialisation teams, to meet Engineering department objectives. Bring professional expertise and knowledge as a subject matter expert in all aspects of MV switchgear.

Business Overview:

Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications.

Job Dimensions:

The role will be based at Thame, Oxfordshire, in the UK, with the possibility of travel to other Lucy overseas sites.

Key Accountabilities:

• Undertake the design and development of allocated switchgear projects, under the direction of the lead Engineer. Accountable for the application of DFx (Cost, Manufacture, Assembly, Test) to all product developments. Prepare and schedule internal and external testing: supervise as appropriate, working with the Laboratories team. Striving to achieve solutions to the best cost, quality, and time to market.
• Accountable for working with all other Engineering teams to resolve product issues; working with all other teams in Lucy Electric to ensure effective problem solving - with a focus on meeting customer needs and profitability.
• Accountable for determining plans and mechanisms to deliver against your own objectives including ongoing problem solving, within budget.
• Accountable for product costs. Cost analysis.
• Accountable for maintenance of all test results and acting upon them.
• Accountable for production of design documentation and maintenance of project files.
• Accountable for correct finished product BOM using Engineering systems to capture as appropriate.
• Keep the development of unique parts to a minimum and focus on the standardisation/ rationalisation of parts where possible.
• Accountable for proactive continuous improvement of the product/cost ratio and utilisation of new processes and technologies to enhance the quality, safety and cost effectiveness of the finished product.
• Seek development opportunities and experiment with new approaches and practices to stay current in the NPD environment. Develop Engineering tools, standards, processes and supporting information, to improve the efficiency and productivity of the department/ business.
• Guarantee the delivery of the business strategy, by ensuring you manage delivery of your own objectives and prepare for your regular performance management meetings. Ensure planning/preparation for monthly one to ones.
• Strive to improve the overall financial and key performance indicators of the business.
• Accountable for demonstrating company behaviours and values.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

Job Specific Skills/ Competencies (Essential):

• HNC Mechanical and / or Electrical Engineering or similar qualifications
• Demonstrable expert 3D CAD skills (Unigraphics NX).
• Experience of product design in the engineering field and good understanding engineering drawings.
• Driven to apply DFx experience (Cost, Manufacture, Assembly, Test) to all product developments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Shows initiative and creativity.
• Evidence of technical expertise.
• Comprehensive knowledge of material strengths.
• Experience of product BoM cost management.
• Capable of retrieving and analysing data.
• Good research skills for continuous improvement projects.
• PC literate – use of MS Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Understanding of relevant IEC standards.
• Demonstrable knowledge of development / engineering processes and procedures.
• Experience of PDM/PLM tools (Teamcenter), BoM control and engineering change process.
• Understand the supply chain.
• Good knowledge of quality systems.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness (can see the bigger picture).
  
  

Job Specific Skills/ Competencies (Desirable):

• Degree equivalent in Mechanical and / or Electrical engineering or similar.
• Knowledge/ understanding of medium voltage switchgear.
• Experience in Switchgear design.
• Sheet metal part design experience (including pressed parts).
• Moulded part design experience.
• Advanced problem-solving skills (e.g., FMEA)
• Project planning and execution including reporting and risk management.
• Jig/fixture design experience.
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

Essential:

• Strong communication and presentation skills: approachable, listens and responds appropriately; written/ oral/ visual communications are clear.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: has a positive attitude, develops and maintains effective relationships; manages conflict effectively, is diplomatic and has good networking skills.
• Ability to listen and be open to new ideas and the ideas of others.
• Expresses own opinion with conviction, demonstrates empathy and tact.
• Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback. Readily thanks others for help when given.
• Adaptable to different processes, cultures, working environments.
• Deals calmly and effectively with pressure situations.
• Excellent team player: equally effective working in a team or as team leader, working collaboratively to deliver team and organizational objectives.
• Openly encourages debate to achieve the best outcomes.
• Committed to sharing knowledge, work experience and the free flow of ideas across the team/ organisation and, to encourage others to do the same.
• Results oriented: Committed to delivering results to meet customer needs. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and manages time sensitive workload effectively.
• Methodical (shows attention to detail): quality focused.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a multi-national, multi-cultural organisation.
• Recognises and respects the value of individual differences at all levels of the organisation and develops opportunities to support a diverse workforce.
• Experience working with off-site designers.
• Continuous Improvement: Takes action to improve existing conditions and processes; uses appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact.
• Engages within own and other teams to seek incremental improvements in work processes to improve results. Strives to eliminate waste and duplication. Seeks creative and innovative solutions to problems.
  
  

Other Requirements (Desirable):

• Full driving license
  
  

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