Lead Design/Development Engineer

Amphenol Corporation; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global interconnect company seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Whitstable. The role focuses on glass-to-metal seal feedthroughs and military/aerospace connectors. Responsibilities include technical leadership, product development, and collaboration with teams to meet stringent standards. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Sick Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Restaurant facility

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Focus on new product development, materials science, glass-to-metal seals.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on mechanical design.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure timely delivery of Engineering Revenue through project management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Amphenol Ltd - Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom Req #216

16 May 2025

The Company:

With innovation and engineering at the heart of our business, Amphenol Ltd (ALTD) has been at the forefront of using the latest technologies and practices for over 50 years to meet the needs of interconnection in a variety of applications. As part of the Amphenol Corporation - a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, ALTD is continuing to grow and significantly investing in the future.

Based in WhitstableKent, ALTD has maintained its status asamarket leader in the Aerospace and Military industriesand growth targets remain on track as part of our strategic plan. With c230 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our end-to-end manufacturing capabilitiesprovideendless opportunities for our employees to grow their career and professional experiences.

More information on the job vacancy you have selected is available below, however if you have any additional questions please contact the HR Department on 01227 773200 or email [e-mail]:

The Vacancy:

As a Mechanical Engineer with a focus on glass-to-metal seal feedthroughs and military/aerospace connectors, the lead engineer will play a key role in the development and optimisation of cutting-edge products for critical applications and delivering commercial interconnect solutions to Martec’s customer’s needs. The role will work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and testing, to ensure that Martec products meet the stringent performance, reliability, and safety standards of the military and aerospace industries. Expertise in mechanical design, materials selection, and manufacturing processes will be essential in delivering innovative solutions to our clients.

Duties and responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices in mechanical design, material selection, and testing methods. Lead design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex engineering challenges.
• Aid Sales team with New Engineering Opportunities
• Input to the feasibility of new products and attend Accept Decline meetings.
• Quote creation for NPI’s and report on progress in “Quotes in progress” Meetings. Including: Component cost, Labour and Overhead, Plating, NRE.
• Carry out NPI gate stages from concept to handover to manufacturing.
• Ensure timely delivery of Engineering Revenue through project management.
• Input to the New Product Strategic development.
• Create Marketing Literature for new and existing products.
• Create manufacturing Job sheets and specifications. Use of ERP to create and maintain manufacturing documentation.
• Disposition of product, raise and approve Concessions for non-conforming product/process.
• Responsibility for configuration control for drawings, manufacturing documentation and ERP.
• Review and implementation of customer drawing change requests.
• Creation of new Process Specifications to introduce new manufacturing standards.
• Ensuring product manufactured meets specification and the testing/documentation to accompany this.
• Lead customer technical discussions. (Internally and externally).
• Ensure Source Change process is completed correctly and in-line with AS9100.
• Carry out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on new product development, materials science, glass-to-metal seals, and/or military/aerospace connectors preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Experienced in small-scale manufacturing operations

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or Pro/Engineer) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) tools.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong adaptability to varying situations and environments, capable of adjusting strategies and approaches accordingly
• Demonstrated commitment to customer focus, consistently prioritizing the needs and satisfaction of clients or stakeholders.

The Benefits:

• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Restaurantfacility
• Free onsite parking

To be considered for this position please click the 'Apply now' button, and thank you for your interest in Amphenol LTD.

• Amphenol Ltd - Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom