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We are looking to recruit experienced Senior Design Engineers to join our Wind Division. This is a great opportunity to join an expanding and innovative company. The position will enable you to develop existing skills and knowledge, whilst working in a multicultural environment, with many opportunities for international travel and customer contact. Working on multi-MW gearbox projects you will be expected to lead design teams to achieve demanding programme timing requirements whilst ensuring high quality design output.

Typical duties will include: -

• Providing technical input and leadership across a diverse range of wind turbine gearbox projects
• Managing the entire CAD process of complex/high risk components and systems
• Monitoring and controlling the timing for design work allocated to other engineers
• Creating detailed technical drawings to relevant standards, specifying suitable materials and methods of manufacture
• Monitoring and reviewing the drawings and designs of others
• Carrying out design FMEA’s
• Preparing and presenting proposals & design reports, both internally and to clients
• Working with clients to develop specifications and produce engineering solutions
• Presenting and explaining designs, reports and findings to clients
• Leading and participating in working groups to develop best practice procedures

The ideal candidate should have around 4 to 6 years experience and have achieved a 2:1 in mechanical or automotive engineering. Chartered status would be highly desirable. Skills and knowledge required include:

• In depth understanding of heavy industrial, heavy vehicle or automotive gearbox design including, gears, shafts, bearings and casings
• 3D modelling and 2D detail drawing CAD skills - preferably Catia and/or Solidworks
• Experience of rotating machinery - gears, bearings and shaft design
• Good understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning
• Manufacturing background and design for manufacture experience
• An awareness of materials and heat treatment technologies
• Good people management, team working and communication skills
• A good understanding of the fundamental principles behind design decisions gained through experience in industry
• Ability to create new design schemes and layouts
• Good organisation skills
• Good influencing and leadership skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Coaching/mentoring skills