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Mechanical Systems Engineer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 40 - 52 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: West Sussex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Outside IR35
On-site/Hybrid working West Sussex
A contract position Outside IR35 for an experienced Mechanical Systems Engineer with proven Automotive experience managing components from concept through to production. Engine/Powertrain or EV development experience required.
The Role
An opportunity for a Systems Engineer to work on a diverse range of mechanical engineering projects, encompassing IC engines, Electric vehicles, Hydrogen Fuel Cells and other technologies. The System Owner will lead the design, development and delivery of assigned systems and sub-systems, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, regulatory, and certification requirements.
Job Duties:
To deliver systems from concept to production as follows:
Develop a technical specialisation or design ownership in an engineering system
Prepare Engineering Specifications to define requirements in terms of performance, durability, cost, weight, etc
Working with the wider engineering team, take responsibility for coordinating the design, analysis and development activities for a given system or systems
Manage the system DFMEA and DVP to ensure the system is robust
Progress the design through the project gateways to ensure that parts are released to support DVP activities and meet production timing
Manage suppliers of components for prototypes, development and production, including hosting meetings and issuing meeting minutes
Problem solving and issue resolution to maintain the project timing
Work to industry standard quality procedures and validation processes ( i.e be aware of SQA procedures)
Presenting clear and reasoned status reports to internal and external customers
Occasional support to sales teams in the development of market opportunities through client interaction and proposal supportRequired Qualifications and Experience:
BEng degree at 2:1 grade or higher is preferred although other qualifications will be considered.
The successful applicant will have experience in most of the following:
Act as the system / sub-system lead for assigned projects, ensuring technical integrity and compliance.
Interpret and apply technical, safety, regulatory, and certification requirements across the component/sub-system/system lifecycle.
Support requirements decomposition and validation to ensure complete traceability from customer needs to system-level deliverables.
Have previous system or component ownership responsibility
Experience in a similar role (i.e. PMST, CPMT, Module Leader, Component Engineer, Application Engineer, SME, etc)
Design and release of components and systems through to production
Preparing Design FMEAs
Testing and development of prototype systems through to production
Supplier management and customer interaction
Experience of working on mechanical/electrical engineering technologies, that may include: IC Engine systems/tranmissions (Base engine, air handling, fuel injection, pumps, etc), Electric Drive Units, Hydrogen Fuel Cells
An awareness of, or direct experience in the following:
Supplier Quality Assurance activities, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, etc.
Manufacturing and production engineering
Knowledge of standards such as BSI, ISO, DIN etc
Manage certification evidence and ensure compliance documentation is complete and auditable.PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Skills
Experience in some or all of the following: Component releasing, reading and using engineering drawings, FMEA, DVP, Design & Development, SQA, APQP & PPAP, 8D type problem solving, CAD visualisation tools, BOM or ETRS, supplier management.
Excellent PC skills required.
Good report writing and presentation skills are essential.
Knowledge
Knowledge of one or more mechanical systems, having previously managed components from concept to production.
With a solid technical background in Mechanical Engineering, flexibility in applying engineering knowledge would be a key advantage - thus being capable to work on the diverse range of exciting projects spanning Hybrids and electrified vehicles through to complex supercar transmissions and clean-sheet vehicle programmesBefore You Apply
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