AB Dynamics
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
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About AB Dynamics
AB Dynamics is one of the world’s leading specialists in automotive test systems, supplying a range of advanced solutions including driving robots, ADAS soft crash targets and driving simulators to all major vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers globally. The company's unique technology is used for many applications including the development of autonomous vehicles.
Roles Overview
Working within AB Dynamics’ Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Design Engineering team, the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will develop technologically complex, high-value products from concept through to production. The role involves working in multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, software and systems engineering, with a particular focus on robotic systems for the Track Test Department and Kinematics and Compliance systems for the Lab Test Department. These products support OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with research and development equipment for automotive development.
Core Responsibilities
- Resolve complex mechanical engineering problems to specification, cost, quality and timescale through planning, specification, design, build, testing, and analysis.
- Prepare, analyse, and present concept designs in line with the established NPD process.
- Deliver detailed designs with a strong focus on design for manufacture, design for assembly and technical risk management.
- Create engineering specifications and manufacturing drawings.
- Prepare supporting documentation including EBoMs, engineering calculations, test reports, and FEA reports.
- Develop validation and verification test plans and support testing of new and existing products.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing and Test and Calibration teams to identify and resolve design, manufacturing, and quality issues.
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What are we looking for?
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Strong critical thinking skills and sound engineering judgement.
- Clear communication and the ability to present technical information effectively.
- Effective collaboration across mechanical, electrical, software and project engineering teams.
- Ownership, accountability, and attention to detail in delivering engineering work.
- Creativity, innovation, and the ability to manage technical risk.
Essential
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Significant experience in mechanical design engineering, including delivery of complex mechanical and/or mechatronic systems in a relevant industry.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
- Experience taking designs from concept through detailed design, validation, and release.
- Experience using CAD, FEA, and/or other analytical software packages to support robust engineering decisions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound engineering judgement and the ability to manage technical risk.
- Ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines and communicate technical information clearly.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and constructive input to other engineers.
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Desirable
- A strong academic background in engineering, mathematics, or physics.
- Experience working within a formal new product development process.
- Experience of automotive research and development equipment, robotics, or test systems.
- Experience contributing to design reviews, verification activities and engineering best practice.
- Experience supporting or mentoring other engineers.
Why join us?
We are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes:
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases every 2 complete years up to a max of 32 days
- Up to 10% matched pension contributions, with option to salary exchange
- Private Medical Insurance – Family cover (Company funded benefit in kind)
- Life Assurance 6x salary
- Option to join Critical Illness Insurance, Dental Insurance and Health screening
- Income protection (Company funded)
- Enhanced parental leave
- EAP including mental, physical and financial wellbeing support
- Enhanced sick pay after 1 years’ service
- Volunteering days – up to 2 per year
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