Senior Mechanical Engineer

1 day ago

UK ENG Home, United Kingdom NKT Photonics Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

Join us to Make an Impact

Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration. 

We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators? 

If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document. 

We look forward to hearing from you

JOB OVERVIEW

Taking ownership of the mechanical design for state-of-the-art laser products and related equipment. Ensuring delivery of complete mechanical solutions within project timelines, budget and meeting technical requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for mechanical development for laser products throughout the entire product lifecycle. Forming new and innovative design concepts and taking ownership of mechanical system designs. Supporting prototype assembly and testing and driving design improvements. Ensuring product compliance and certification according to industry standards. Working closely with the Systems Integration Group to shape the company's global mechanical engineering practices.  Interacting with project and product stakeholders and communicating information clearly across the R&D organisation. Defining plans and co-ordinating mechanical work packages within the product development process. Ensuring documentation, Bill of Materials management and release of all work via company systems. Will take the lead on some work packages. Will work within a multidisciplinary team on product design. Responsible for providing customer focussed solutions.

KEY INTERACTIONS

Engineering managers, project managers, System Integration Group, Commercial team, Operations, Finance, Mechanical, Optical and Electronics R&D teams.

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

Mentoring other team members. Takes ownership and reports on the progress of project work packages and improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

A relevant engineering degree.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Ability to take ownership of and lead product development in mechanics. Expert in mechanical design and drawing standards for precision CNC machined and sheet metal parts. Preferably Solidworks proficient. Skilled at communicating and collaborating with management, other engineering disciplines and team members. High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliability. Hands-on practical skills and knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing methods. Finite element analysis or flow simulation expertise advantageous. Strong organisational skills to be able to work on multiple concurrent activities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A dynamic team player who can support the design and creation of leading solutions.  Able to work with resilience in dynamic situations.  Working on projects supporting optical engineers with design solutions, must be flexible and collaborative.  Excellent listener and communicator.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Greater than 5 years of experience in mechanical design of hi-tech equipment over the complete product life cycle. Experience and knowledge of optical systems or lasers is desirable. Experience of working with external partners and in a multi-disciplinary team.

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