Lead Mechanical Engineer - A&D

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Comprehensive compensation and social/

Job summary

Edwards UK in Bristol is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer - A&D to deliver best-practice mechanical engineering for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and to lead a team of engineers.

You will report to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager, guide cross-functional teams, drive safety/regulatory compliance, develop SME expertise in semiconductor mechanical engineering, and shepherd work packages toward milestones and volume production.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Bachelor's minimum, essential).
• Registered Chartered Engineer or pursuing registration (desirable).
• Substantial mechanical engineering and design experience (essential).
• Experience in regulated, compliance-driven industries (essential).
• Strong knowledge of product safety and compliance to applicable standards (essential).
• Willingness to pursue further professional development (essential).

Responsibilities

• Accountability for the technical delivery of mechanical engineering expertise to a project, incl. subsystems, and/or technology developments.
• Lead and guide Mechanical Engineering activities across projects, including team leadership of ~6 engineers.
• Advocate and lead adoption of best-practice mechanical engineering for time, cost, quality, and safety governance.
• Develop and distribute work packages across cross-functional teams toward milestones and volume production.
• Ensure mechanical design meets requirements and compliance with safety, regulatory standards.
• Develop SME in semiconductor equipment mechanical engineering as part of professional development.

Skills

Project leadership

Mechanical design

Regulatory compliance

Safety & risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (desirable)

Masters (desirable)

Tools

PHA

HAZOP

LOPA

FMEA

Risk assessment

Job description

Engineering Edwards UK - United Kingdom Bristol

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer - A&D, your mission is to primarily delivers best practice mechanical engineering of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and includes direct responsibility for leading a team of Engineers. You will report to Mechanical Design Engineering Manager.

You will

• Accountability for the technical delivery of mechanical engineering expertise to a project, incl. subsystems, and or technology developments.
• Lead and guide 'Mechanical Engineering' activities across applicable projects, which may include leading and motivating a team of c.6 or so mechanical engineers if appropriate.
• Advocate and lead the adoption of best practice mechanical engineering to improve the delivery of the engineering function to time, cost, quality and specification, whilst ensuring the appropriate level of effective technical governance is in place for safety, compliance, quality and reliability.
• Devise and distribute work packages, often across multiple cross functional teams, guiding the project toward a successful passage through project milestones through to completion and volume production.
• Ensure mechanical engineering of product development meets stakeholder and product requirements, and is compliant with relevant regulations, directives and standards, by design.
• Develop Subject Matter Expertise in (a) relevant area(s) of the mechanical engineering of semiconductor equipment manufacturing, as a part of your professional development and towards achievement of Principal Engineer performance and to become recognised as an expert in that (those) area(s).

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don\'t meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Engineering Degree Bachelors (minimum, essential), Masters (desirable), or demonstrable equivalent.
• Registered Chartered Engineer, or working towards and committed to achieving registration with a recognised engineering institution (desirable)
• Substantial experience of mechanical engineering and design in a relatable engineering industry (essential).
• Experience and understanding of working in a regulated, compliance-driven industry (essential) such as the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry (desirable) incl. strong understanding of product safety and compliance to applicable standards (essential). i.e. EN 61511; Safety and design review methods, e.g., PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA; Semiconductor industry standards – SEMI S2; Risk assessment – Semi S10.
• Preparedness to undertake further professional development incl. through training courses and the like, to increase your knowledge and enhance your capabilities (essential).

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB).

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives – from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.