Mechanical Engineer

Össur; Livingston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

As a part of the mechanical R&D team for upper limb prosthetics, you will be a Mechanical Engineer involved in the conceptualization, detail design, development and verification of electro-mechanical bionic limbs. You will play an integral part in the mechanical team, providing knowledge, expertise and support across all functions with a focus on developing robust and innovative mechanical solutions. You will communicate effectively cross-departmentally around design criteria, project progress and planning of your workload.

Your Tasks:

• To effectively liaise with Technology Managers and Project Managers to deliver on departmental objectives and goals.
• To generate robust mechanical designs, mechanisms and products in line with product requirements, supported by sound engineering calculations and principles.
• To devise, develop and evaluate new product concepts, technologies, materials and processes.
• Deliver product designs, drawings and schematics in line with the company’s product development process.
• Managing your own workload, identifying day to day priorities by assessing departmental goals and effective communication of negative impacts.

Who are you:

• MEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable delivery of sound mechanical designs and a high level of attention to detail for detailed part drawings.
• Extensive experience with Solidworks, both mechanical mechanisms and surface modelling.
• Experience in design FEA, both component and system level.
• Demonstrable experience of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in appropriate material selection including calculation for load, stress, wear etc.
• Experience with design of moulded components.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing and machining processes.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal to all levels of organization.
• Team player, able to motivate and communicate effectively.
• Resourcefulness. Able to find a way through issues and challenges when the way forward is not clear.
• Adaptability, ability to adapt and embrace differing concepts and design intent and work to deliver the best possible outcomes.
• Creative thinking and innovative approach to problem solving.

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