Senior Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Southampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Southampton. This role involves supporting technical solutions for electronic products, requiring SC clearance. Candidates should have a degree, experience in mechanical design using CAD, and be ready for an initial 6-month contract with onsite requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering for Electronic Products.
• Hands-on design and development experience using CAD.
• Knowledge of thermal management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff in delivering technical solutions on critical programs.
• Design engineering solutions considering quality and safety.
• Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888.

Skills

Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products

Hands-on mechanical design using 3D CAD (PTC Creo)

Numerical calculations and tolerance studies

Knowledge of Cable Harness design

Experience in DfX principles

Education

Technical or science Degree qualified

Tools

3D CAD software (PTC Creo)

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibility Areas

Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes.

of mechanical solutions for harsh environments (Shock, Vibration, Temperature, EMC, etc).

Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc.

Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.

Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T.

Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter).

Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards.

Deliver design solutions against Technical Requirements, within budget and timescales.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

Experience in:

Technical or science Degree qualified, or equivalent, with experience.

Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products (including RF).

Perform hands on' mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software (PTC Creo).

Experienced in the integration of Printed Circuit Boards within a mechanical structure, with proven knowledge of electrical screening, grounding, etc.

Thermal management techniques of power dense Electronic Products.

Detail and assembly drawing , in accordance with BS8888.

Numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.

Ability to work within a multi-discipline IPT.

Knowledge of Cable Harness design, including Connector selection, screening, strain relief methods, etc.

Experienced in various aspects of DfX, including Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Integration and Sustainability.

Operating in a high performing multi-disciplinary Team.

Desirable:

Structural design and an ability to carry out first pass' analyses and work in conjunction with Full time Structural Analysts.

Capable of performing first pass' Thermal analyses.

MUST HAVE SC Clearance

British Born with British Passport

Minimum of 4 days onsite in Southampton

Some travel may be required

Inside IR35

Initial 6 month Contract