Mechanical Systems Engineer

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Engineer. The role involves managing components from concept to production with a focus on engine and powertrain or EV development. Ideal candidates will have a BEng degree and proven experience in automotive projects, along with skills in FMEA and supplier management. This position is based on-site or hybrid in West Sussex, offering opportunities across diverse mechanical engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in system or component ownership responsibility.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical, safety, and certification requirements.
• Experience with mechanical/electrical engineering technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver systems from concept to production.
• Develop technical specialisation in engineering systems.
• Coordinate design, analysis and development activities.

Skills

Component releasing

FMEA

Design & Development

Supplier management

Problem-solving

Education

BEng degree at 2:1 grade or higher

Tools

CAD visualisation tools

Job description

Outside IR35

On-site/Hybrid working West Sussex

A contract position Outside IR35 for an experienced Mechanical Systems Engineer with proven Automotive experience managing components from concept through to production. Engine/Powertrain or EV development experience required.

The Role

An opportunity for a Systems Engineer to work on a diverse range of mechanical engineering projects, encompassing IC engines, Electric vehicles, Hydrogen Fuel Cells and other technologies. The System Owner will lead the design, development and delivery of assigned systems and sub-systems, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, regulatory, and certification requirements.

Job Duties:

• To deliver systems from concept to production as follows:
• Develop a technical specialisation or design ownership in an engineering system
• Prepare Engineering Specifications to define requirements in terms of performance, durability, cost, weight, etc
• Working with the wider engineering team, take responsibility for coordinating the design, analysis and development activities for a given system or systems
• Manage the system DFMEA and DVP to ensure the system is robust
• Progress the design through the project gateways to ensure that parts are released to support DVP activities and meet production timing
• Manage suppliers of components for prototypes, development and production, including hosting meetings and issuing meeting minutes
• Problem solving and issue resolution to maintain the project timing
• Work to industry standard quality procedures and validation processes ( i.e be aware of SQA procedures)
• Presenting clear and reasoned status reports to internal and external customers
• Occasional support to sales teams in the development of market opportunities through client interaction and proposal support

Required Qualifications and Experience

BEng degree at 2:1 grade or higher is preferred although other qualifications will be considered.

The successful applicant will have experience in most of the following:

• Act as the system / sub-system lead for assigned projects, ensuring technical integrity and compliance.
• Interpret and apply technical, safety, regulatory, and certification requirements across the component/sub-system/system lifecycle.
• Support requirements decomposition and validation to ensure complete traceability from customer needs to system-level deliverables.
• Have previous system or component ownership responsibility
• Experience in a similar role (i.e. PMST, CPMT, Module Leader, Component Engineer, Application Engineer, SME, etc)
• Design and release of components and systems through to production
• Preparing Design FMEAs
• Testing and development of prototype systems through to production
• Supplier management and customer interaction
• Experience of working on mechanical/electrical engineering technologies, that may include: IC Engine systems/tranmissions (Base engine, air handling, fuel injection, pumps, etc), Electric Drive Units, Hydrogen Fuel Cells
• An awareness of, or direct experience in the following:
• Supplier Quality Assurance activities, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, etc.
• Manufacturing and production engineering
• Knowledge of standards such as BSI, ISO, DIN etc
• Manage certification evidence and ensure compliance documentation is complete and auditable.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Skills

Experience in some or all of the following: Component releasing, reading and using engineering drawings, FMEA, DVP, Design & Development, SQA, APQP & PPAP, 8D type problem solving, CAD visualisation tools, BOM or ETRS, supplier management.

Excellent PC skills required.

Good report writing and presentation skills are essential.

Knowledge

Knowledge of one or more mechanical systems, having previously managed components from concept to production.

With a solid technical background in Mechanical Engineering, flexibility in applying engineering knowledge would be a key advantage - thus being capable to work on the diverse range of exciting projects spanning Hybrids and electrified vehicles through to complex supercar transmissions and clean-sheet vehicle programmes