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GE Vernova

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Engineering
  • Glasgow

AI generated summary

  • You need a Mechanical Engineering degree or relevant experience, expertise in FEA, CAD software, and project leadership, plus UK citizenship for security clearance.
  • You will develop mechanical designs, create 3D CAD models, perform analyses, support prototype testing, collaborate with teams, optimize processes, and serve as a technical point of contact for projects.

Requirements

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or relevant experience in a mechanical design engineering environment.
  • Significant engineering experience with good technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, sheetmetal design, DFMA and material selection.
  • Expertise in stress, thermal and fluid flow analyses using a combination of hand calculations, and FEA software tools such as ANSYS and Fluent.
  • A strong track record in product development, ideally gained in the industrial or electrical equipment sectors.
  • The ability to interpret electrical schematics and use them to develop suitable mechanical designs.
  • Demonstrable experience in a project lead role.
  • Proficiency in the use of PTC Creo, or similar 3D CAD software for the creation of 3D part and assembly models and 2D drawings.
  • Good engineering, communication, and organisational skills.
  • You must be a sole UK National and hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance to SC level.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative mechanical designs for power electronics and electrical distribution equipment with challenging requirements for performance, reliability, cost and manufacturability.
  • Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in PTC Creo and create and manage parts and BoMs in Siemens Teamcenter PLM system.
  • Perform engineering analyses using a combination of hand calculations and software tools.
  • Develop test plans and support physical testing of prototypes to validate your designs.
  • Collaborate with the product and project managers to set priorities, manage base cost, and effectively allocate resources per programs and projects requirement.
  • Maintain an appropriate operating rhythm; driving simplification, efficiency, productivity, and overall team performance.
  • Responsible for use of engineering tools and processes to optimise engineering throughput and quality, and for ensuring that DFMA techniques are implemented in the design process.
  • Act as a technical point of contact for all mechanical engineering topics related to project work.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Mechanical Design Engineer role?

The primary focus is on developing next-generation electrical drives and distribution equipment for Naval and Marine applications within the Naval equipment design team.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in a mechanical design engineering environment is required.

What software tools should candidates be proficient in for this role?

Candidates should be proficient in PTC Creo for 3D CAD design and Siemens Teamcenter for managing parts and Bill of Materials (BoMs).

Is security clearance required for this position?

Yes, due to security restrictions, applicants must be UK Nationals who hold or are eligible for SC security clearance.

What kind of experience is essential for applicants?

Significant engineering experience with good technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, sheet metal design, DFMA, and material selection is essential.

Will the Mechanical Design Engineer be involved in testing prototypes?

Yes, the engineer will develop test plans and support physical testing of prototypes to validate the designs.

Are there opportunities for project leadership in this role?

Yes, applicants should have demonstrable experience in a project lead role as they will collaborate with project managers and set priorities.

What benefits can employees expect from this position?

Employees can expect attractive compensation, flexible benefits, 26 days of vacation plus bank holidays, and various core benefits like employer pension contributions and private health insurance.

Is relocation assistance provided for this position?

No, relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

What types of analyses are required for this role?

Candidates should be able to perform stress, thermal, and fluid flow analyses using hand calculations and FEA software tools like ANSYS and Fluent.

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GE Vernova

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

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