CAD Design Engineer - Newport, United Kingdom - EnerSys
Description
EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design of mechanical assemblies, tooling, subassemblies, and components for existing machines and manufacturing layouts for new engineering projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform concept and detailed design and modelling of machines, tooling and components using Creo CAD software
Carry out engineering design analysis using ANSYS and other FEA tools
Generate supporting design documentation for approval
Generate detail cost estimates and writing of tender document
Design and modelling of manufacturing layouts for ergonomics, increased flow and reduction in WIP
Simulation and analysis of assembly line capacity modelling using simul 8 and other software packages
Analysis and balancing of assembly lines for mix model assembly using lean tools
Lead all process FMEA for existing and new projects
Build and maintain engineering tooling and drawings database, methods engineering, standards and best practices relating to mechanical design and fabrication
Take full ownership of assigned engineering projects and lead the planning, project management, and execution of multiple small-to-mid-scale projects
Participate in cross-functional core team initiatives to deliver designs to a schedule and on budget
Proactively identify and communicate technical and project risks to project sponsors
Assist with prototype builds; support the engineering team with testing as needed
Drive Lean thinking and continuous improvement through component re-use, standardized components and standard designs
Institute innovative designs and methods via new technology investigation and characterization, competitive design assessment, evaluation of new tools, and up-to-date monitoring of industry trends
Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering and working towards chartered engineer status
Knowledge and Experience
A minimum 5 years' experience of design within industry
Experience in machine design, sub-assembly with system level prototyping is required
Demonstrable experience in leading process FMEAs
Understanding of standard Engineering and production documentation, including BOM, assembly and part drawings, work instructions, qualified parts lists, pneumatics schematics, engineering change notifications.
Broad knowledge of fabrication technologies (metal forming, machining, welding, etc.)
Experienced in Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/A) principles
Broad experience and knowledge of automated manufacturing (robotic assembly) lines
Knowledge and understanding of electro-mechanical systems (reading schematics, etc.)
Skills and Competencies
High-level proficiency with 3D CAD design software (Creo)and simulation is essential
Ability to carry out engineering design analysis using Finite Element Analysis packages is essential
Ability to use value engineering principles to optimise designs to improve quality and reduce cost
Performing accelerated development work as an integral part of a collaborative team completing projects on time and on budget is highly desired
High-level proficiency with 2D CAD design software (AutoCAD) is essential
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled