Senior Design Engineer Job in Gillingham (Kent, South East, UK)

We are currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer to develop concepts, components and detailed drawings for components used in developing a low cost CR pump for the automotive market, based on a current design. The successful candidate will be involved in the conceptual phase and will be responsible for design content on components in conjunction with the Technical Lead Designer for that pump. The person will also be responsible for FEA analysis and other modelling, either directly or through the utilisation of other department or organization resources.

The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for leading FEA and other numerical analysis tools for the design and optimisation of the product, conduct competitive analysis and bench marking of competitor’s components for function and cost and support design and analysis work allocation, scheduling, expediting and reporting with the Technical Lead Engineer.

The role will involve applying ICIM methods using DOE’s, 6 Sigma, Green Y and other statistical tools to achieve design robustness (training will be provided to fill gaps in experience) and ensuring GD&T and other drafting standards are applied to new component drawings. You will recommend design changes that assure the program meets cost, DFM, performance and timing goals, drive appropriate balance of product performance and cost with input from the Technical Lead Designer and liaise with suppliers and DDS functions to achieve best design for manufacture, robust design and flawless launch objectives.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with Solid Works experience, including FEA analysis, experience in design and/or development engineering to a level of autonomous working and knowledge of pump and/or fuel systems experience. They will be innovative and visionary in developing design options and capable of understanding and application of physics to the design. Experience of having developed a product that was taken successfully into volume production is desirable, as is knowledge of DOE and statistical analysis.

As a person, you should display confidence, self-direction and customer focus, with good team interaction skills. You will be creative and results driven, preferably with good presentation skills, and willing to travel for training, workshops or customer interaction.

You will be joining a leading global supplier of electronics and technologies for automotive, commercial vehicle and other market segments. Operating major technical centres, manufacturing sites and customer support facilities worldwide, they deliver real-world innovations that make products smarter and safer as well as more powerful and efficient.

They offer full time employees world class benefits, with different options and coverage levels so you can select what is best for you.