Senior Design Engineer - Gillingham (887657)

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Senior Design Engineer
Gillingham, Kent, England

A Senior Design Engineer is required to develop concepts and detailed drawings for components used in developing a low cost CR pump for the automotive market, based on a current design.
The successful candidate will be involved in the conceptual phase and will be responsible for design content on components in conjunction with the Technical Lead Designer for that pump.
This position is for a World leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment.
The successful applicant will also be responsible FEA analysis and other modelling, either directly or through the utilisation of other department or organization resources.
The position will report to Engineering Manager and take day to day direction from the Technical Lead Design engineer, Program Manager or Engineering Manager as appropriate.

Responsibilities include:
- Design and detail components for developing a low cost CR diesel fuel pump for the automotive market.
- Lead FEA and other numerical analysis tools for the design and optimisation of the product.
- Conduct competitive analysis and bench marking of competitor's components for function and cost.
- Support Design and analysis work allocation, scheduling, expediting and reporting with Technical lead engineer
- Apply ICIM methods using DOE's, 6 Sigma, Green Y and other statistical tools to achieve design robustness. (Training will be provided to fill current gaps in experience level)
- Assure GDandT and other drafting standards are applied to new component drawings.
- Recommend design changes that assure the program meets cost, DFM, performance and timing goals.
- Drive appropriate balance of product performance and cost with input from Technical Lead Designer.
- Liaise with suppliers and DDS functions to achieve best design for manufacture, robust design and flawless launch objectives.
- Be positive, encourage, and share knowledge with all CR pump cross-functional team members.
- Participate in Program Project reviews and design reviews as required.
- Develop and present technical presentations to Delphi customers and others on new or current pump programs

Manage sub teams and take Technical Lead responsibilities during periods where the Technical Lead Engineer is absent.

The Senior Design Engineer will hold an engineering degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Must be innovative and visionary in developing design options with a good understanding and application of physics to the design
Solid Works experience including FEA analysis. Experience in design and/or development engineering to a level of autonomous working.

Must be willing and able to travel for training and/ or for workshops or customer interaction

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.