Location: Basildon (1 day per week onsite)
Duration: 6 month contract
Rate: £55.05ph UMB (Inside IR35)
Role details:
Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support on a contract basis. This role requires on-site presence one day per week and is focused on the integration and thermal analysis of Electro-Mechanical Products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse and assess Electro-Mechanical Products for thermal performance against Systems Requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations.
- Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per industry requirements.
- Support the selection of compliant solutions, including materials, based on recognised Thermal Management solutions.
- Conduct thermal analyses of complex products using Ansys IcePak.
- Advise and support on the development of mechanical thermal management solutions to meet product requirements.
- Generate mechanical solutions for harsh environments (Shock, Vibration, Temperature, EMC, etc.).
- Design of engineering solutions considering all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, and sustainability.
- Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 and generate BoM within the approved PLM system (Teamcenter).
What we are looking for in you:
- Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Ansys IcePak) and techniques.
- Hands-on mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software (PTC Creo).
- Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for Thermal Analyses.
- Experience in the integration of Printed Circuit Boards within a mechanical structure, with knowledge of electrical screening, grounding, etc.
- Experience in the thermal analysis of Printed Circuit Boards, with comprehensive knowledge of thermal management techniques.
- Experience in various aspects of DfX, including Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Integration, and Sustainability.
- Detail and assembly drawing generation in accordance with BS8888, including numerical calculations and tolerance studies.
Desirable:
- Experience in Thermal Analysis using Siemens NX.
- Experience of practical test methods for design verification related to Thermal requirements.
If you are a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer with a focus on thermal analysis and design, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team in Basildon, working on cutting-edge Defence & Security projects.
