Senior Mechanical Engineer

Chess Dynamics; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-performance video and imaging processing is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Hardware team. This role involves designing packaging and thermal management solutions for ruggedized products, leading project teams, and conducting engineering analyses. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in SolidWorks, with a strong focus on innovative design and stakeholder collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible working

28 days annual leave

Pension

Health and wellbeing programs

Social activities

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD essential.
• Experience designing enclosures for electronic equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design effective packaging and thermal management solutions.
• Lead mechanical aspects within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Conduct lab testing to verify and validate design outputs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

SolidWorks 3D CAD

Design for Manufacture

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Role Purpose

The Mechanical Engineer role sits within the Hardware team supporting the development of high-performance video and imaging processing products under the Vision4ce brand. The team handles electronics, electrical, systems, mechanical, and thermal management for ruggedized compute platforms focused on high-performance applications, video capture, and tracking. Our products aim to provide practical solutions for real-world scenarios.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for all mechanical and thermal aspects of the Vision4ce products. If you have a strong, varied mechanical background, are a team player, and enjoy seeing your efforts result in usable products, Chess Dynamics is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design effective packaging and thermal management solutions for products like GRIP rugged computers and CHARM trackers using SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
• Lead the mechanical aspects within a small, multidisciplinary project team, ensuring quality design solutions within cost, time, and quality constraints.
• Collaborate with the team to perform engineering analyses, including thermal, stress, fatigue, and vibration assessments.
• Conduct lab testing to verify and validate design outputs against requirements.
• Develop engineering reports supporting new designs, failure investigations, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with electronic engineering teams to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs.
• Manage engineering documentation, including design data, BOMs, ECRs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support production, testing, and field engineering teams as needed.
• Work with project managers and sales teams to estimate timelines and report progress.
• Assist sales in preparing bids, proposals, and sales literature.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Experience designing enclosures for electronic equipment.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for mechanical engineering.
• Experience through the entire design process from requirements to product launch.
• Understanding of machining, casting, fabrication, and moulding techniques.
• Knowledge of design for manufacture and ease of assembly.
• Ability to manage deadlines and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Leadership skills to guide project design teams.

Desirable

• Experience designing for harsh environments.
• Experience in the Defence sector or similar fields.
• Familiarity with Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
• Proficiency in engineering calculations and Microsoft Office.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and organized.
• Effective communicator and collaborator.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Aligned with company values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, and courage.
• Detail-oriented and adaptable.

Work Life Balance & Benefits

Includes flexible working, 28 days annual leave, pension, health and wellbeing programs, social activities, and more.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance, providing proof of identity, employment history, right to work, and UK residency for at least five years.