Hybrid R&D Mechanical Design Leader

ABB LTD; Furnace End; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Internal mobility opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral scheme

Company car

Private medical cover

Job summary

ABB Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior Mechanical Design leader to drive strategy, standards and roadmaps across ELIP EMEA, lead mechanical engineering teams and oversee product development for conduits, enclosures and cable management.

You will manage Coleshill Mechanical Laboratory, collaborate with product management, sales and external partners, and champion innovation, cost-reduction and design-for-manufacturing. Fluency in English and 10+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical product development within industrial, electrical, electronic or engineered-product sectors.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical components, assemblies and manufacturing processes including injection moulding, extrusion, machining, casting and forging.
• Experience with 3D CAD, GD&T, FMEA, design verification and certification activities.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and engaging cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Design competency strategy, standards, technical roadmaps and capability development.
• Drive mechanical product development for conduits, fittings, enclosures, cable management and lightning/earthing accessories.
• Own technical reviews, design readiness assessments and approval for prototyping, tooling, validation and product release.
• Manage and develop the Coleshill Mechanical Laboratory, including accreditation and testing capability roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, Operations and external partners to align development activities with market requirements.
• Drive innovation, value engineering, cost reduction initiatives and technology roadmaps.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Mechatronics

Leadership

3D CAD

GD&T

FMEA

Design Verification

Certification

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Eng

Tools

3D CAD

GD&T

FMEA

Design Verification

Certification

Job description

ABB Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior Mechanical Design leader to drive strategy, standards and roadmaps across ELIP EMEA, lead mechanical engineering teams and oversee product development for conduits, enclosures and cable management.

You will manage Coleshill Mechanical Laboratory, collaborate with product management, sales and external partners, and champion innovation, cost-reduction and design-for-manufacturing. Fluency in English and 10+ years of experience are expected.