Mechanical Engineer

Newall, is a global supplier of high-quality and high-performance digital readout systems (DRO) and linear feedback encoders. This is a great opportunity to work and learn all aspects of new product development and an on-going support for current production lines.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake an advanced traineeship with specialism in engineering manufacturing and prototyping leading to a nationally recognised qualification and accreditation.

In this role, you will collaborate with a local team or global engineering team on product design which satisfy customer specifications. This process includes design, product validation, completing documentation and executing launch items for production. Complete all related drawings, documentation and release in internal systems.

General Responsibilities

• Assists with static, dynamic design, and analysis of electro-mechanical components


• Performs design verification on original and/or derivative design by collecting empirical data through experimental methods. Manipulate and synthesize the data to make design recommendations based off of the testing


• Participates in feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Work closely with support personnel (technicians and drafting teams) in the preparation of detailed technology selection, conceptual design, detail design and prototyping


• Coordinates failure analysis investigations and engineering evaluations


• Has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer, Equipment maintenance and calibration


• Design, build and testing of new production equipment


• Mechanical design using SolidWorks


• Support the design, build and testing of new products


• Creating BOM's, work instruction and test procedures


• Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications)


• Support production in implementing new layouts and procedures


• Willing to practice and enhance your new skills to achieve the regular training and development goals.
  
  A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience


• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands


• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation


• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results


• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity


• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards


• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)


• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers, HNC/HND or equivalent with some relevant work experience.


• Experience of CAD package, ideally SolidWorks or equivalent.


• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands


• You should have an eye for detail and understand the importance of checking your work rigorously.


• Working knowledge of manufacturing environment and display a genuine interest in the industry.


• Ideally live within, or willing to relocate to, an easily commutable distance of our Leicester office.
  
  Smarter Together



• Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world's most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing


• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication


• As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together, In fact, our name Sensata comes from the Latin word sensate for 'those gifted with sense'. Our focus on sensing is also reflected in our logo, which spells Sensata in Braille.


Sensata Technologies is a world leader and early innovator in mission-critical sensors and controls designed to make the world cleaner, safer and more efficient. Mission-critical means products that are essential and difficult to do. You'll find our 47,000 unique products in many applications anywhere from automotive braking systems to aircraft flight controls.

Sensata devices are in systems that protect people and the environment, so what we do matters. We take pride in knowing our technologies improve safety, efficiency and comfort for millions of people every day.,
• Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.


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Note to applicants for positions in the United States:

Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

View The EEO is the Law poster https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm and its supplement https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf