Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

4 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom AMETEK, Inc. Full time
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Leicester, GB

Business Unit: Taylor Hobson

Company

AMETEK is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical and industrial markets.

As a leading global provider of differentiated electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, AMETEK is proud to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

  • Annual sales of over $5.5 billion with approximately 50% of sales outside U.

Position Summary

  • To provide the lead mechanical expertise in the design and manufacture of TH's next generation products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible and accountable for the mechanical performance, suitability for manufacture and overall mechanical safety (Machinery Directive) of Taylor Hobson Products.
  • Run a mechanical/small multi-disciplined team to develop the next NPD target.
  • Lead mechanical design reviews on current and adjacent projects and provide guidance to solve problems and keep NPD project disciplines in focus.
  • Coach senior mechanical engineers through skills growth and increasing project responsibility.
  • Recruit student placements with a view to growing the talent pool within the business.
  • Support the Technical director on strategic technology developments to feed current and future opportunities.

Requirements for Consideration

  • Ability to work in a matrix structure in a cross-functional team developing, training/mentoring and appraising staff.
  • Proficient in the application of Finite Element Analysis to engineering developments – including stiffness/vibration analysis.
  • Demonstrate thorough analytical skills reinforced with practical problem-solving abilities and an attention to detail.
  • Ability to conceive, visualize, and engineer complex mechanical systems quickly.
  • Experience to identify when external mechanical expertise is required, or a challenge requires rethinking.

Qualifications or Relevant Work Experience

  • Good Degree Level education in Mechanical Engineering/Physics or equivalent with at least 5 years' experience in design lead/principal engineer role from concept through and end to end product life cycle.
  • Sound knowledge with proven track record of manufacturing engineering, materials, methods, processes, and quality systems.

Future Development Opportunities (Possible Next Role)

  • Coachable with potential for technical management within 2 years.

What we offer you

  • Taylor Hobson offers a fun, relaxed, supportive working environment along with:
  • 1 pm Friday finish.
  • Competitive salary and 28 days holiday including Easter & Christmas.
  • Perkbox – Corporate discounts, GP service & 24-hour Employee Assistance Program.
  • Active sports and social club including annual Christmas party and social events.
  • Continuous training provided using world class manufacturing tools and equipment.
  • Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
  • Free onsite parking and easy access to the city centre.


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