Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Turntide are based in the North East of England and is focused on delivering electrification systems – energy storage, power electronics and advanced electric motors – to deliver emissions-free mobility and industrial machines across global markets.

There is a massive change happening across industrial Transportation.  Globally there is a rapid shift to new  electrified platforms to meet the demands of their end users looking to reduce carbon emissions and create entirely new product types.  Our Turntide for Electrification solutions help ease the customer journey and accelerate their transition. 

We are hiring for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to get involved in the design of motor technology.

The role will require working on site at Gateshead and reports into the Mechanical Engineering Lead.

Job Role

In this role the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Clean-sheet mechanical design and development of rotating electrical machines. Predominantly, this will relate to motors, but may also include pumps and fans.
• Exploration, design development, prototyping and testing of concepts.
• Mechanical analysis of conceptual designs, demonstrating a strong understanding of likely component failure modes and material strengths.
• Build and test of prototype hardware and test rigs as necessary.
• Build and strengthen the company’s position within key markets by bringing industry leading products from prototype through to production.
• Individually lead or contribute as a senior member within a team to deliver projects to internal or customer specifications.
• Utilisation of best in class simulation software as part of the development process to optimise and analyse product behaviour.
• 3D CAD modelling and 2D Engineering drawings of components and assemblies.
• Work with other design engineers and the wider cross functional department to deliver programs.
• Work to company and industry quality standards.
• Develop and mentor junior colleagues.

Experience and Skills

We’re looking for candidates with the following experience and skills:

• Creation of high-quality 3D models and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor.
• Use of hand calculations and appropriate analysis software (ANSYS Mechanical, MATLAB, etc.) to validate designs.
• Production of high quality 2D engineering drawings, for both manufacture and assembly, to BS8888.
• Design, development and delivery of prototype components and related tooling.
• Appropriate selection of materials, manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles.
• Knowledge of design analysis skills such as Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA & PFMEA,
• Hands-on assembly of prototype hardware.
• Ability to understand technical requirements and their influence on design.
• Experience working directly with customers as part of a development program.
• Experience in working with and developing suppliers.
• Ability to collaboratively work with other departments and present to internal stakeholders.

It would also be beneficial (but not essential) if in addition to the above you also had:

Desirable experience:

• Experience with ANSYS, including static structural analysis, thermal and modal analyses.
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics.
• Experience with rotating machines.
• Packaging of electronic components and assemblies in mechanical enclosures.
• Good understanding and experience of working with a wide variety of materials and manufacturing processes.
• BOM creation and management.
• Liaising with suppliers/manufacturers.

Qualifications

A degree or equivalent in the following discipline is required: BEng or MEng in a relevant Mechanical Engineering degree.  Must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in engineering roles.

Attributes

The ideal candidate will have the following personal qualities:

• Enthusiastic, flexible and able to thrive and succeed in times of ambiguity and change.
• Structured individual with ability to interact and communicate at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications and relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good commercial awareness and proactive problem-solving skills to ensure business needs are understood and agreed solutions are delivered.
• This is a very hands-on position – we expect a person with a ‘roll up your sleeves’ attitude.
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise work accordingly and meet tight deadlines.
• Pro-active taking ownership of tasks given and follow through to completion.
• Must model highest degree of moral and ethical behaviour given the access to such confidential data.
• Must be able to work alone with minimum guidance, but also be able to operate effectively as part of a team.
• Confident, thoughtful and able to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Must have an agile approach to work.
• Tackle problems with creativity and innovation
• Able to travel both within and outside of the UK