Mechanical Product Development Engineer

at  Wescom Group

ABOUT US:

Headquartered in Derby and with businesses throughout the UK, Germany, Spain and Australia, Wescom Group is a collection of businesses specialising in safety and emergency survival solutions, primarily in the Maritime and Defence industries. Wescom Group has centuries old heritage in pyrotechnics and has developed trusted brands and capabilities in electronic beacons, detection, perimeter lighting, pharmaceuticals, and emergency rations, either through acquisition or organic growth.

ROLE:

We are seeking a Mechanical Product Development Engineer to join our research & Development team for our brand sMRT. The engineer will play a pivotal role in helping grow the sMRT product portfolio in the coming years. Working closely with the R&D team members and Project Manager, the role will be required to lead new product development from a mechanical engineering perspective. The role will involve internal collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Production teams, as well as engagement with suppliers and approval authorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research product ideas using customer demand and industry trend information.
• Input into design considerations and possibilities at project initiation stage.
• Concept design of new products, including material and component selection justification, via rigorous testing, validation and feasibility.
• Design of tooling required to manufacture products.
• Creation of specifications and test reports on products, materials and components.
• Liaise with internal departments, considering the mechanical design with input into marketing and saleability.
• Detailed design and drawing packs for products and assemblies.
• Good understanding of user requirements and approval expectations.
• 3D printing of prototype products.
• Supplier evaluation input.
• Investigate cost efficiencies throughout the project lifecycle(s), evaluating production options and costs.
• Support engineers, production and operations during design, build and acceptance testing.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, including layouts, detailed drawings, specifications, manuals and reports.
• To ensure the systems and procedures within the department are adhered to in order for the department to successfully complete its function and to ensure internal and external audit requirements are met, and project timelines are adhered to.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To undertake any other duties within the company that are, requested to aid the performance of the company. These duties will not be of a greater or more complex nature and level of responsibility than those of the post holder, except with the appropriate mutual agreement and necessary training.
• To carry out the duties above in a manner that complies with the Health and Safety at Work Legislation, that is to work safely and with due regard to health, safety and welfare of both them and of any other employees in the company, and continue to maintain as effective and robust HSE environment at MRT.