Mechanical Design Engineer

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group

Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Design Engineer position will play a key role within CCUK developing, designing, – Robot Grippers, CNC Fixtures, stillages, heat treat racks and stillages and be involved in Mechanical design simulation with robotic systems for automation. This position involves supporting the full design process, from conceptualisation to prototyping, testing, and final integration, while ensuring the systems meet performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness standards.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, up-to-date knowledge of CAD technologies, and a strategic mindset to anticipate industry trends and contribute to the continuous improvement of robotic & Automation systems. As a Design Engineer, you must also stay abreast of emerging innovations mechanical principles, autonomous systems to drive next-generation automation solutions.

Role Responsibilities:

The role involves but is not limited to:

-Be responsible for the design phase of Projects, focusing on the equipment layouts, Robot Grippers, CNC Fixtures, stillages, heat treat racks and Considering operator ergonomics

To review and buy off designs and be involved in Layout & Design simulation.

Project management of suppliers. Interpret customer requirements and develop concept designs into a robust solution

Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to simplify the product structure, reducing the number of components and assembly operations required, thereby enhancing the manufacturing process

Attend buy off events and oversee sampling and commissioning at suppliers and home line also owning and manage Pre and Final acceptance tests

Generate and develop CAD models using Solid Works or CATIA & Produce 2D product, tooling, fixture, equipment drawings to support manufacturing, quality and engineering activities.

Part Feasibility reviews and to apply design for Manufacturability (DFM) principals to evaluate product designs.

Complete understanding of part tolerances, dimensional capability statistics and GD&T.Generate SOR, RFQ to support engineering and quoting activities.

Support continuous improvement activities through effective use of 3D and 2D CAD to propose product design changes and tooling improvements

Participate in root-cause analysis and implement countermeasures

Maintain master drawings with clear revision control

Validation of FEA analysis during buy off Process, work closely with departmental personal to capture lessons learned.

Maintain a continuous improvement mindset, seeking out the latest advancements in assembly automation and integrating them into the design process to stay ahead in the competitive automotive industry

Be creative in your approach to mechanical design in order to gain a competitive edge

EXPERIENCE:

Essential Front end design experience2D and 3D CAD Software – Solid Works or Catia or similar

Design Simulation Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with customers

Ability to own and drive projects

Engineering background

Technical knowledge – Mechanical Design

DesirableHNC Apprenticeship or equivalent either in Mechanical or Electrical Eng’gRoot Cause AnalysisDFMEA and PFMEA.Previous Automotive experience

Understanding of Aluminium Cast part manufacturing processes

Personal Attributes:

Effective communicator both written…