Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Yoh! Are proud to be working with a leading supplier of electric vehicle drive systems, who are currently expanding to meet the growing demand for electric commercial vehicles!

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, responsible for the design, construction, and production of components for electric vehicles.

Applications are invited from graduates with significant industrial experience in a Mechanical Design role, preferably including rotating or dynamic machines. A sound understanding of fundamental engineering principles and their practical application is essential, along with proficiency in 3D CAD systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design close tolerance machined components, castings, moulded parts, pressed metal components, shafts, bearings, seals, and component selection.
• Build and manage complex 3D models.
• Undertake design analysis, including lifetime and strength calculations on rotating parts and structures.
• Provide fully documented designs.
• Create design layouts and schematics for solutions.
• Provide engineering support within manufacturing and to customers when needed.

Skills and Experience:

• Degree in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in 3D packaging and visualization.
• Experience in designing rotating, dynamic, or moving machinery.
• Strong understanding of design for manufacture, machining tolerances, and GD&T.
• Experience in a structured quality environment and producing DFMEA documentation.
• Ability to manage design activities to meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach in an engineering environment.

*Please note - We are happy to discuss applications which may not fit the entire criteria if you are keen and have a suitable skillset, if you know of a candidate who would be suitable, please do share the opportunity with them, we offer an excellent referral scheme.

*As standard practice we always aim to provide feedback on applications but if you have not been contacted within 72 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.