Principal Mechanical Engineer
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Coventry
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative company in a key role. This is a permanent position and a key position within the organisation.
Purpose of Role:
The Principal Engineer is responsible for the Mechanical Design of New and existing products (including optimisation and VA / VE), and for the day to day running of the departmental Solid Works CAD PDM systems.
Reports To: Chief Engineer Mechanical Design Development
Role Responsibilities:
Design of Mechanical systems for new products and the optimisation of existing products (including cost-down VA/VE activities)
Feedback of progress and potential issues to internal external customers in a timely manner
Provide technical leadership of a small multi discipline team
Contribute in all areas of the product development, verification and the co-ordination of its manufacture and test
Main Duties :
Lead (Hands on) a small multi-disciplinary Engineering Design team, mentoring coaching junior members
Define, plan run suitable design engineering activities in accordance with development, manufacturing, commercial, legislative and market needs on time and within budget
Support Problem solving within the multi-discipline team to produce reports and documentation regarding development and quality status of the product, processes and procedures
Ensure Design office software architecture remains current
Implementation of Design Office Best Practice
Required Qualifications Experience:
5 - 10 years experience in a relevant role
Expert user: 3D-CAD modelling, including FEA
Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering discipline
Experience of Mechatronic Systems and complex assemblies requiring precise alignment accurate motion control
Experience in all aspects of product development test requirements, implementation and reporting
Proven experience of NPI into low volume manufacture
Excellent communication skills
Computer literate, Windows based applications
Desirable Skills Experience:
Experience with printing equipment / paper handling machinery
Recent experience with Solid Works CAD package
Salary £40-45k + excellent benefits.
To apply for this challenging role please send your CV today.
Purple Squirrel Limited is acting as an Employment Agency with regard to this vacancy.
(note, we aim to respond to all applicants however if you havent heard within two weeks please assume your application has been unsuccessful)
Skills Required
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Principal Mechanical Engineer, Solid Works CAD PDM systems, FEA
Experience of Mechatronic Systems and complex assemblies requiring precise alignment accurate motion control, Printing equipment / paper handling machinery
Qualifications Required
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Degree in Mechanical Engineering