Senior Mechanical Engineer De Beers Group Engineering United Kingdom,

De Beers Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation-driven company based in Maidenhead is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and implement mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in mechanical design, project management, and proficiency in 3D CAD tools like Creo. This role includes mentorship responsibilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Onsite gym

Mental health support

Free meals

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical design and product lifecycle development.
• Experience with complex mechanical systems and machinery.
• Knowledge of global safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of machines or instruments.
• Concept generation and detailed design development of machines and systems.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

3D CAD proficiency

Communication skills

Education

BEng/BSc in mechanical or related engineering discipline

MSc/MEng preferred

Tools

Creo

Windchill PLM

Job description

De Beers has a dynamic portfolio of internal innovation initiatives spanning new business models, products, services, and processes. These aim to optimize the performance of the current profitable core business while building new business avenues. Our environment demands an integrated and connected approach to enable faster transition of these initiatives through to impact by utilizing innovative processes, products/services, and business models.

Our integrated innovation function – De Beers Group Technology – has two main goals:

1. The identification, research, venturing, and deployment of new processes, connected technology products and services, and new business models to maximize value from innovation for De Beers.
2. Build on existing foundations to commercialize technologies to third parties, creating profitable new revenue streams.

These objectives emphasize the integration and delivery of connected technologies to optimize our existing core business and explore new business models that unlock maximum value, paving the way for profitable growth and additional revenue streams.

Job Description :

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of entire machines or instruments, including mechanical systems and sub-systems, from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept generation of machines and mechanical systems using relevant tools and techniques, and communicating these concepts to team members and stakeholders.
• Detailed design development of machines and systems, involving in-depth design work and communication of solutions.
• Verification of machines and mechanical systems, including material selection, failure mode prediction, and design for assembly, manufacturing, and serviceability.
• Creating technical specifications based on product/system criteria, specifying components and systems.
• Generating CAD models, drawings, and assembly instructions using 3D CAD software like Creo.
• Testing, building, and validating designs through prototyping and manufacturing techniques, leading experiments, and documenting results.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental standards, and legislation related to machinery design.
• Documenting designs, experiments, manuals, and safety documentation to high standards.
• Identifying, communicating, and mitigating mechanical risks, and supporting post-development activities.
• Mentoring junior engineers, supporting standards development, acting as technical project lead, and potentially performing line management duties.

Qualifications :

• BEng/BSc in mechanical or related engineering discipline (minimum)
• MSc/MEng preferred
• Significant experience in mechanical design and product lifecycle development
• Experience with complex mechanical systems, electro-mechanical systems, high-speed mechanics, and machinery
• Knowledge of global safety and environmental standards
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo or similar), Windchill PLM, and rapid prototyping techniques
• Strong communication, leadership, teamwork, and project management skills

Additional Information :

• A supportive work environment, excellent pension scheme, holiday entitlement, mental health support, employee share schemes, flexible benefits, free meals, and onsite gym.

Safety, Inclusion & Diversity, Building Forever :

We prioritize safety and promote an inclusive, diverse workplace. Sustainability and social responsibility are core to our business, and we aim to build a long-term legacy through our initiatives.

Successful candidates will undergo background screening, including criminal checks and qualification validation.