Senior Mechanical Design Analyst

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JOB PURPOSE

• To design / analyse a wide range of bespoke products ensuring compliance with client specifications, legislative requirements, quality and HSE standards.
• Support the Design team with the use of analytical tools not limited to FEA and CFD techniques.
•  To work independently or as part of a team to develop new or existing products that meet the mechanical technical requirements of form, fit and function.
• To provide a professional mechanical engineering service to the business and so interface with customers and suppliers to ensure activities are completed to meet or improve program, cost and quality expectations.
• To Provide a point of contact for support and advice to other members of the design team and across the company as a whole

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JOB ACTIVITIES

• Preparation of engineering calculations over a number of disciplines in support of detail design schemes
• Perform concept and detail design work applying acoustic, dynamic, mechanical, and thermo-fluid principles to generate optimum customer solutions
• Participate in research and development activities
• Carry out and take responsibility for site survey activities
• Produce sketch drawings of design concepts in sufficient detail to enable production of detail design definition drawings
• Use IT packages effectively in the course of engineering activities (excel, word, mathcad, CAD, PDM, PLM, etc.)
• Interpret engineering drawings
• Generate concise and presentable sketches and reports for issue to a range of customers
• Use noise measurement equipment to assess the performance of the company’s products
• Interpret and implement engineering specifications and standards
• Self-development to meet new requirements
• Manage project timescales and achieve or improve deadlines
• Provide progress status reports to line management on a regular basis and work to achieve or improve company and customer objectives of program, cost and quality
• Provide an engineering resource for other departments
• Work in accordance with the company standard business processes
• Hazard identification and risk reduction
• Drawing sign off with prior approval of the Chief Engineer / Design Manager
• Presentation of Technical information and procedures both internally and direct to customer
• Providing technical point of contact direct to the customer and sub-contract resource
• Work in accordance with the company standard business processes
• Hazard identification and risk reduction
• Drawing sign off with prior approval of the Chief Engineer / Design Manager
• Presentation of Technical information and procedures both internally and direct to customer

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SUPERVISION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work on own initiative in a team environment
• Take on Role as lead Engineer on larger contracts and oversee team of Design Engineers assigned to said contract.
• Responsible to the Design Manager for all aspects of the mechanical design and integrity of the company’s range of products
• To lead by example on the mechanical discipline and operate to the highest engineering professional code of conduct
• To identify and implement improvement initiatives, including design and process, within the department and the business as a whole
• To liaise with other departments in achieving the departmental and business goals
• To Liaise with External design resource and provide principal point of contact for technical queries
• To guide, mentor, supervise and develop junior staff on an ongoing basis

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GENERIC CONDITIONS

• Promote and represent Cullum when required, setting a good personal example at all times.
• Take all possible and reasonable steps to create a harmonious working environment using effective communication and team working techniques.
• Be aware of, and adhere to Cullum policies and procedures, including but not limited to ISO9001, ISO14001, BS OHSAS 18001, the Health, Safety, Welfare, Environmental & Quality policies and procedures and Employee Handbook.
• Undertake duties as may be required within capabilities consistent with the Terms and Conditions of employment and responsibilities in accordance with UK and EC Laws.
• Undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by line manager.