Product Change Mechanical Engineer

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join a world leader in advanced manufacturing technology. This is a global engineering powerhouse with decades of experience, and you’ll have the chance to work at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility alongside a team of specialists within R&D. Role Overview You’ll be providing mechanical and opto-mechanical design support for an extensive product portfolio, involved in the creation and modification of CAD models to resolve issues across manufacturing, assembly and quality. Key responsibilities will include: Primary point of contact for the operations team, working alongside NPI and production departments, dealing with design-related production issues. Management/execution of engineering changes which may include obsolescence, suppler changes and quality updates Maintenance of BOM’s, and knowledge of FEA,  thermal analysis and fluid dynamicsWhat are we looking for? Essential: Minimum 4 years’ experience within a mechanical design function, as part of hi-tech engineering and manufacturing business, working on a complex product range Degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering Technical exposure to mechanical related tools, including 3D CAD, DFM and FEA analysisNice to have: Experience working on product through their entire lifecycle Specific industry experience within industrial laser systems, fibre-optics and electro-mechanical technology