Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Hampshire

Fancy designing parts for some seriously impressive classic cars

Were looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering business in Waterlooville.

Youll be working on the restoration recreation and improvement of classic and historic vehicles.

This isnt about designing the same parts day after day. Every project is different and youll get to see your designs go from CAD to manufacture and ultimately onto the vehicle.

Youll be involved in the full design process including:

• Designing new mechanical parts and systems
• Creating 3D CAD models and engineering drawings
• Reverse engineering old or unavailable parts
• Using measurements and 3D scanning to recreate components
• Designing improvements to make parts stronger more reliable and easier to manufacture
• Working on areas such as:
  • Suspension
  • Steering
  • Brakes
  • Drivetrain
  • Engine components
  • Fuel systems
  • Chassis
  • Powertrain installations
• Working closely with the workshop fabrication and machining teams
• Supporting prototypes and testing
• Producing BOMs technical documents and engineering reports

Youll also provide technical support and guidance to other engineers and technicians.

Youll help review designs improve engineering processes and make sure projects are delivered properly.

Youll also have contact with customers and external suppliers so being comfortable communicating technical ideas is important.

Were looking for someone who has strong mechanical design experience and can work independently.

Youll ideally have:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Strong SolidWorks experience
• Experience with Inventor CATIA or Solid Edge would also be considered
• Mechanical design experience
• Reverse engineering experience
• Automotive engineering knowledge
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods
• Gear design experience would be a big plus
• Experience leading or mentoring other engineers
• PLM experience
• Experience improving design processes and standards
• Experience working with design subcontractors

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