Qualifications and skills
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field
Strong working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD.
In depth knowledge and experience of DFMEA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and Six Sigma.
Experience of New Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to production
Excellent communication skills
Lead the team to create a range of 3D models for a number of proposal/production and development systems, products, and components using CAD .
Responsibility for the management of all Design activities including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Design freeze / release, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Design Verification/Product Validation (DV & PV) testing and Computer-aided engineering (CAE)
Liaise closely with all departments to fully understand design requirements
Lead and Coordinate external design teams
Lead work & engineering systems and processes
Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
Develop and promote technical best practice and research and development of standard products
Analyse issues to resolve issues, for example stresses, using tools such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)