Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Perfect for an experienced engineer looking to get into a really interesting new position!

Department: Power Electronics Reporting To: Engineering Manager Location: Andover Permanent Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00 Friday: 08:30 - 15:30 Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOEABOUT ROLE Our client plans to succeed and never fail! Our values dictate that we have an unrivalled passion for providing the best Electronics Manufacturing Support on offer, with an honest and open attitude to business.Their vision is to be customers' first choice for the manufacture of mission critical, high technology electronics, adding value globally, and we are dedicated to delivering innovation and service excellence by investing in; design, build and fulfilment of our Customers Products.Formed in 1987 they have grown steadily to become one of the major Electronics Manufacturing Service companies available today. Located in Andover, Hampshire, our 3 manufacturing facilities comprises 80,000sq ft of modern production space to meet our customers' needs. PURPOSE OF ROLE The client's power micro-electronics packaging facility is at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) power revolution and is primarily used in Automotive BEV & PHEV drive train systems - we place IGBT & SiC packaged devices on a daily basis.As part of the Power Electronics (PE) Department, you will support in the design, development and manufacture of components and assemblies including tooling, fixture, and test equipment. Undertaking early-stage product and process development in parallel with emerging technologies and configurations.PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES * To lead early-stage product and process development in parallel with emerging technologies and configurations. * To organise and lead engineers in production engineering manufacturing methods with hands-on build and testing of prototypes * To define and manage product test and verification activity across full development life-cycle, including measurement analysis and reporting.

* To drive and maintain quality and to optimise engineering processes and practices for the manufacturing of products in line with company and international quality standards.* To provide professional and technical expertise and support the PE team to support customers and supply chain to meet department and company objectives. * Develop professional and personal skills through education, training and development within the team and externally

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS* Qualified to Degree level or equivalent as a minimum in mechanical, electrical or production engineering (2:1 or higher is preferred).* A minimum of 10 years industry experience in a relevant discipline or high technology industry.* Expert knowledge and proven implementation of CAD modelling and creating and checking detail drawings (SolidWorks preferred). * Ability to analyse functional requirements and apply appropriate design criteria, process and tolerance to meet specification* Demonstratable experience of engineering manufacturing processes and their selection to meet product design requirements* Responsible for of planning and prioritising personal and team workloads* To lead concept and process development through the use of 'Design of Experiment', FMEAs and standard automotive quality practices. * Lead investigations in root cause analysis (8D), using problem-solving techniques and implementing corrective actions. * Representing Power Electronics engineering in maintaining quality standards ISO9001, IATF16949 and to drive continual improvement (familiarity of IPC would also be advantageous).* Working with senior team to manage customer, supplier and internal related issues. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both with internal and external stakeholders. * Computer literate and adept with Microsoft office suite and project.

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