Design Mechanical Engineer

EH GROUP; Workington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EH Group Engineering is seeking Mechanical Engineers to design components and assemblies for our compact, high power density fuel cell products.

You will produce 3D models, drawings and tolerances, apply DFM/DFA principles and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Start date: Immediate. Excellent English required; French a plus.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in mechanical engineering required.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design in a complex hardware environment, with experience in fuel cell stacks or related systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and GD&T.
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA and common manufacturing processes.
• Fluent English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, modules and assemblies for fuel cell stacks and systems.
• Produce 3D models, detailed drawings and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Apply design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly principles.
• Support prototyping, build and validation of designs.
• Work with suppliers on component manufacture and tooling.
• Maintain BOMs, drawings and engineering changes in PLM.
• Collaborate with simulation, test, electrical and process engineering.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

DFM/ DFA

English proficiency

French (plus)

Education

BSc/MSc in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM software

Job description

About EH Group Engineering

EHG is developing cutting-edge fuel cell technology for heavy duty mobility and large-scale stationary power applications. Our uniquely redesigned product is a significantly more compact fuel cell with high power density and lower costs of production. Faced with the challenges of climate change and the transition to a decentralised energy system, EHG seeks to provide high performance and cost-effective fuel cell solutions to our clients and partners.

About EH Group Engineering

EHG is developing cutting-edge fuel cell technology for heavy duty mobility and large-scale stationary power applications. Our uniquely redesigned product is a significantly more compact fuel cell with high power density and lower costs of production. Faced with the challenges of climate change and the transition to a decentralised energy system, EHG seeks to provide high performance and cost-effective fuel cell solutions to our clients and partners.

To help achieve our vision of a decarbonised future we are seeking Mechanical Engineers to design components and assemblies for our compact, high power density fuel cell products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, modules and assemblies for fuel cell stacks and systems
• Produce 3D models, detailed drawings and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Apply design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly principles
• Support prototyping, build and validation of designs
• Work with suppliers on component manufacture and tooling
• Maintain BOMs, drawings and engineering changes in PLM
• Collaborate with simulation, test, electrical and process engineering

Skills and Experience Required

• BSc/MSc in mechanical engineering is mandatory
• Minimum 3–5 years of mechanical design experience in a complex hardware engineering environment, with direct experience in fuel cell stacks, electrolyzers, high-voltage battery modules, powertrains, or complex thermal systems.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (ex. SolidWorks) and in-depth understanding of GD&T
• Understanding of DFM/DFA and common manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of sealing, thermofluidic, thermal or structural design is a plus
• Team player able to work autonomously with internal and external experts
• Excellent spoken and written English is mandatory, French is a plus

Start date: Immediately