Chief Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid Electronics Systems
- Recruiter
- CH, Coventry
- Location
- Somerset
- Salary
- 60000.00 GBP Annual + + Healthcare and Pension
- Posted
- 21 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 13 Aug 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering, Mechanical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are currently looking for a Chief Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid Electronics Systems to work for a major automotive organisation based in Warwickshire
Reference No: J
Job Title: Chief Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid Electronics Systems
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: Up to GBP60,000 + Healthcare and Pension
Hours: 40 Hours per week
The Role:
*An opportunity exists within the Hybrid and Electronic System Team for a Chief Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid Electronics Systems to deliver on-going client technology projects.
To deliver technical content of client projects:
*Lead both mechanical and thermal system design for HV Batteries activities across multi vehicle platforms.
*Managing and working with the customer to provide project plans and RFQ's.
*On site customer support of senior review meetings to conduct design reviews (including resolution tracker), project status, battery technical developments and vehicle interface requirements
*Work within client quality procedures and validation processes
*Managing and coordinating the activities of CAD / CAE / CFD resources located across multiple sites.
*To support lead engineers in the development of mechanical systems and components particularly relating to electronics and hybrid vehicle battery systems.
*Responsible for all mechanical design aspects relating to cost, mass, BOM, material and surface finish selection
*Liaise and manage suppliers/subcontractors to agree the specification of purchased components and delivery requirements for the project.
*To manage the initial build of prototypes and products when required.
*Support the development of future products and services
Required Qualifications and Experience:
*The successful applicant will ideally be a degree qualified Mechanical Designer with demonstrable experience and a proven track record of developing HV Batteries ideally in the within the Automotive or similar industries.
*In order to be successful, you will need to seek innovative solutions while working within tight timescales, be able to work well within multi-disciplinary project teams, and be a self-starter with the determination to deliver to clear objectives.
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
*Degree in an Engineering or Science related discipline (e.g. mechanical engineering/physics/aero engineering)
*Experience in the preparation of design concepts and inputs to proposals and presentation to customers.
*A familiarity of vehicle structures, vehicle safety and crash structures including integration with BIW and Chassis. Knowledge of vehicle build and service procedures
*Knowledge of battery architectures and cell chemistries used in hybrid & electric vehicles
*Managing engineering release and change control procedures within a large automotive system
*Knowledge and experience of thermal management systems and structural design considerations for electromechanical assemblies.
*Component manufacturing design experience using high volume manufacturing methods, such as sheet metal pressing, sand and die casting, plastic injection moulding
*Experience in DFMEA writing and assessment
*Good interpersonal and customer facing skills
*Be proactive, self-motivated, and demonstrate an attention to detail
*Strong teamwork, organizational, oral communication and written communication skills
*Knowledge of designing for high current and high voltage (12 to 1200Vdc) power systems, (connectors, bus bars, cables, contactors & fusing), electronic PCB outline and packaging, wiring harness routing.
*Experience of electrical component integration (up to 600V), design & development on low volume or high-volume products, particularly HV battery systems and sub systems in a tier 1 or OEM environment
*Design rules for electrical safety
*Knowledge or experience of Teamcenter
Excellent package and opportunity. Call Rachel Adams NOW on ************ or apply online.
Our clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 visas; therefore only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!
Here at Cattrell Hudson we pride ourselves on the service we offer to both clients and candidates. Providing the best possible service is mandatory to us, and this has helped us develop and grow our candidate base over the years. We see all of our candidates as individuals and always do our best to meet their expectations.
CH Technical Referral Scheme.
As part of our candidate attraction strategy we believe it is only right to thank those who point good people in our direction.
Dependent on the level of the role you could receive up to GBP300 if a successful candidate is placed in one of our live vacancies.
To recommend a friend or colleague simply email us their name, contact details and the type of role(s) and location(s) they would be interested in.
Terms & Conditions:
-If you are a limited company contractor or through an umbrella company, all payments are to be invoiced to Cattrell Hudson Partners Limited and will be paid within 30 days
-If you are a permanent employee, this will be paid as a salary bonus
-Candidates must not already be in contact with CH or on our database
-Payment is due only after a placed contractor has completed 26 weeks of the contract
-Payment is due only after a placed permanent employee passes the probation and rebate period
-Payment is only due on initial placement - further placements are excluded
-There is no limit to the number of candidates you may refer
In the event of any dispute, CH Technical Recruitment's decision is final.
Reference No: J
Job Title: Chief Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid Electronics Systems
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: Up to GBP60,000 + Healthcare and Pension
Hours: 40 Hours per week
The Role:
*An opportunity exists within the Hybrid and Electronic System Team for a Chief Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid Electronics Systems to deliver on-going client technology projects.
To deliver technical content of client projects:
*Lead both mechanical and thermal system design for HV Batteries activities across multi vehicle platforms.
*Managing and working with the customer to provide project plans and RFQ's.
*On site customer support of senior review meetings to conduct design reviews (including resolution tracker), project status, battery technical developments and vehicle interface requirements
*Work within client quality procedures and validation processes
*Managing and coordinating the activities of CAD / CAE / CFD resources located across multiple sites.
*To support lead engineers in the development of mechanical systems and components particularly relating to electronics and hybrid vehicle battery systems.
*Responsible for all mechanical design aspects relating to cost, mass, BOM, material and surface finish selection
*Liaise and manage suppliers/subcontractors to agree the specification of purchased components and delivery requirements for the project.
*To manage the initial build of prototypes and products when required.
*Support the development of future products and services
Required Qualifications and Experience:
*The successful applicant will ideally be a degree qualified Mechanical Designer with demonstrable experience and a proven track record of developing HV Batteries ideally in the within the Automotive or similar industries.
*In order to be successful, you will need to seek innovative solutions while working within tight timescales, be able to work well within multi-disciplinary project teams, and be a self-starter with the determination to deliver to clear objectives.
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
*Degree in an Engineering or Science related discipline (e.g. mechanical engineering/physics/aero engineering)
*Experience in the preparation of design concepts and inputs to proposals and presentation to customers.
*A familiarity of vehicle structures, vehicle safety and crash structures including integration with BIW and Chassis. Knowledge of vehicle build and service procedures
*Knowledge of battery architectures and cell chemistries used in hybrid & electric vehicles
*Managing engineering release and change control procedures within a large automotive system
*Knowledge and experience of thermal management systems and structural design considerations for electromechanical assemblies.
*Component manufacturing design experience using high volume manufacturing methods, such as sheet metal pressing, sand and die casting, plastic injection moulding
*Experience in DFMEA writing and assessment
*Good interpersonal and customer facing skills
*Be proactive, self-motivated, and demonstrate an attention to detail
*Strong teamwork, organizational, oral communication and written communication skills
*Knowledge of designing for high current and high voltage (12 to 1200Vdc) power systems, (connectors, bus bars, cables, contactors & fusing), electronic PCB outline and packaging, wiring harness routing.
*Experience of electrical component integration (up to 600V), design & development on low volume or high-volume products, particularly HV battery systems and sub systems in a tier 1 or OEM environment
*Design rules for electrical safety
*Knowledge or experience of Teamcenter
Excellent package and opportunity. Call Rachel Adams NOW on ************ or apply online.
Our clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 visas; therefore only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!
Here at Cattrell Hudson we pride ourselves on the service we offer to both clients and candidates. Providing the best possible service is mandatory to us, and this has helped us develop and grow our candidate base over the years. We see all of our candidates as individuals and always do our best to meet their expectations.
CH Technical Referral Scheme.
As part of our candidate attraction strategy we believe it is only right to thank those who point good people in our direction.
Dependent on the level of the role you could receive up to GBP300 if a successful candidate is placed in one of our live vacancies.
To recommend a friend or colleague simply email us their name, contact details and the type of role(s) and location(s) they would be interested in.
Terms & Conditions:
-If you are a limited company contractor or through an umbrella company, all payments are to be invoiced to Cattrell Hudson Partners Limited and will be paid within 30 days
-If you are a permanent employee, this will be paid as a salary bonus
-Candidates must not already be in contact with CH or on our database
-Payment is due only after a placed contractor has completed 26 weeks of the contract
-Payment is due only after a placed permanent employee passes the probation and rebate period
-Payment is only due on initial placement - further placements are excluded
-There is no limit to the number of candidates you may refer
In the event of any dispute, CH Technical Recruitment's decision is final.