Senior Mechanical Engineer

1 week ago

Rickmansworth, United Kingdom Dover Precision Components Full time
Job Description

This opportunity is to join a specialist team responsible for the development of new designs of fluid film bearings and auxiliary components for wind turbine applications. You will be required to contribute to multiple areas of product development, using advanced mathematical modelling of mechanical engineering concepts, bearing design development for the ease of manufacture and reduced cost, test rig development, verification and validation of design via testing and product certification.


Problems faced will tend to be difficult and often complex; projects will be managed with limited oversight from the Technical Manager. They will assist / instruct Design Engineers and check drawings for accuracy of design intent and information. The Senior Project Engineer will also be responsible for guiding and mentoring junior members of the engineering team, leading design reviews, preparing DFMEAs, writing engineering standards and developing new design processes & tools. Wind turbine engineering experience while desired is not mandatory. A strong foundation in mechanical engineering concepts and an ability to approach problems using first principles and transfer knowledge from different applications into wind bearings is most important.


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred
  • Experience gained in an engineered product development environment, specialised within industrial mechanical machinery manufacturing, ideally involving rotating components, fluid film bearings and seals with high dimensional tolerances
  • A background with experience in tribology
  • Strong understanding and application of engineering principles and design practices
  • Strong understanding of product failure modes and excellent, proven problem-solving skills
  • Mathematical Skills - Ability to parametrically model complex, non-linear mechanical engineering concepts, primarily focussed on structural and fluid dynamics.
  • Computer Skills - Proficiency with MS Office and Windows operating systems is expected. Must have advanced level skill with 3D modelling and using FEA software such as ANSYS, Abaqus or COMSOL. Experience with data analysis & simulation using MATLAB highly desired
  • Reasoning - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, specifications and governmental regulations. Ability to read drawings and prepare graphs, tables, and text for final reports and to write procedure manuals
  • Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, peers

Note: Occasional travelling away will be required to customer and end user locations, conferences and other DPC sites (10-15%)

What You'll Do

  • Prepare concept design proposals for new products; identify requirements, analyze alternative concepts and determine optimum solution to meet project requirements. Report progress on a regular and timely basis, present work to project teams, customers and end users
  • Model complex fluid film bearing behaviour in wind turbines
  • Carry out stress analysis using techniques appropriate for the nature and complexity of the problem. This may include classical methods or Finite Element Analysis, including non-linear contact analysis
  • Prepare technical reports outlining the calculations and assumptions used when evaluating the integrity of new designs and prepare DFMEAs
  • Develop test specifications, monitor product testing, analyze test data and prepare test reports, design and/or re-design test rigs to fit test strategy
  • Build and maintain an understanding of our manufacturing capabilities and standard design practices sufficient to produce the best-cost alternative for the customer and the company
  • Interpret designs, assist / instruct Design Engineers, perform engineering calculations, examine specifications, expedite and process engineering changes, check general arrangement and component drawings for accuracy of dimension and detail
  • Create analytical methods for new products and product enhancements and document standard work processes, engineering standards, procedures and tools
  • Provide guidance and mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, oversee improvement projects
  • Support manufacturing personnel with evaluations of deviated components, corrective action investigations and other quality related activities
  • Assist supply chain and quality engineers when evaluating new suppliers
  • Support engineering process development and design for manufacturability efforts through specific assignments as directed by the Director, Engineering
  • Independently responsible for meeting deadlines necessary to support the company’s commitments to customers and manufacturing operations

About Us

Waukesha Bearings are a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil & gas, power generation, marine and industrial markets.

Waukesha Bearings operates from facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Russia, and China and is part of Dover Precision Components, an integrated provider of performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery.

More About The Company

Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. Delivering innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services, our team of 25,000 employees are dedicated to redefining what is possible to better serve our customers. Dover Corporation is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois.

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