Senior Mechanical Engineer

at  Ametek Inc

Location:Leicester, LEC, GB, LE49JD
Business Unit: Taylor Hobson
Posting Date: Sep 16, 2024
Job Description:

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the overall system performance requirements and derive the metrology error budgets for each of the main instrument functions
• Suggest mechanical solutions and manufacturing methods for above, supported by calculations and FEA analysis as appropriate.
• Suggest efficient methods of assembly and validation methods for above
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the evaluation plans and expected results with suggestions for life testing and servicing.
• Oversee more junior/sub-contract Mechanical Engineers on the project.
• Be able to take lead in Mechanical project design reviews.
• Work closely with the development team in Germany on new and existing developments.

REQUIRED ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Proven track record in product design
• Experience of design of small mechanisms
• Knowledge of drives and controls
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing engineering, materials, methods, and processes
• Demonstrable, thorough, analytical skills reinforced with practical problem-solving abilities

Proficient in the use of the following tools:

• CAD (at least on of the following SW, NX, Catia, ProE)
• MS Office or similar

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Experienced gained in the precision engineering/machine tool industry or Optics industry and production of product support documentation
• Knowledge of fixtures or Kinematic principles
• Knowledge of small precision machined manufacturing processes and materials.
• Some applied experience with math package e.g. MATLAB, Mathematica etc.

QUALIFICATIONS OR RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

• Good Degree Level education in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience in design/mechanical engineer* role from concept through an end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Sound knowledge with proven track record of manufacturing engineering, materials, methods, processes, and quality systems
• Precision engineering role desirable but not essential

As a key member of the Optics team, reporting to the Senior Optics Metrology Business Development Manager, the Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible and accountable for:

• Deriving the mechanical performance specification of the mechanical subassemblies using overall system functional requirements
• The design and validation, and timely manufacture of the subassemblies
• Generate the necessary supporting documentation to introduce the product into manufacturing and service.