Senior Electro–Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Electro–Mechanical Design Engineer
Near Reading
GBP60–70k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

As a Senior Electro–Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing innovative mechanical assemblies and early concept designs for external proposals and internal requirements. You will work collaboratively with a talented team of engineers to drive technological advancements across the product range.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop new concepts and technologies to expand the company's business opportunities.
2. Work closely with customers, engineering, and production teams to meet design specifications and ensure quality standards are maintained.
3. Stay updated on emerging technologies and assess their integration into company products.
4. Utilize your expertise in manufacturing, materials, and economic design principles to optimize costs and efficiency.
5. Conduct design validation using hand calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and experimental testing.
6. Produce and manage detailed mechanical drawings using Autodesk Inventor, including build instructions and assembly methods.
7. Maintain responsibility for nominated products throughout their lifecycle, including modifications, variant creation, and obsolescence management.
8. Contribute to process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and documentation management.
9. Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety policies and company standards.

Essential:

• Considerable industry experience in electro–mechanical design, ideally within subsea equipment for Oil & Gas or Defence industries.
• Strong technical design expertise, including practical mechanical engineering skills and prototype assembly/testing experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably Autodesk Inventor).
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations for the subsea product sector.
• Strong problem–solving abilities and a proactive, innovative mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Desirable:

• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), preferably using ANSYS.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Relevant experience in design validation by hand calculations.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday
• Excellent Pension
• Life Assurance x6
• Health Cover
• Bonus – PRP (not guaranteed but has paid up to 20%)
• Hours of work are 8.30 – 5pm (flexitime available)