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ETL Systems Ltd

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Hereford
Posted about 16 hours ago
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The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and technically accomplished Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in designing electronic or RF equipment and a strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

They will demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels. They will be passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and mentoring others while taking ownership of complex engineering challenges and delivering practical solutions.

The successful individual will thrive in a collaborative environment, embody ETL's values of Collaboration, Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity, and be committed to delivering exceptional results for customers and colleagues alike.


Key Accountabilities:

  • Lead the mechanical design of products from concept through to production release.
  • Develop robust and cost-effective mechanical solutions for electronic and RF equipment.
  • Ensure designs are optimised for manufacture, assembly, reliability, and quality.
  • Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Design enclosures and packaging solutions that meet environmental requirements including thermal, IP rating and other relevant standards.
  • Introduce and champion innovative manufacturing methods and alternative design approaches.
  • Work closely with engineering, project management, manufacturing, suppliers, and external partners to achieve project objectives.
  • Provide accurate design estimates, supporting project planning and cost control.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development.
  • Contribute to department process improvements and quality initiatives.
  • Support production activities and resolve engineering issues where required.
  • Ensure compliance with ETL standards, industry standards, and customer requirements.

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Desirables:

  • Experience designing products for harsh environmental conditions.
  • Knowledge of moulded plastics and injection moulded component design.
  • Understanding of BOM structures and product configuration management.
  • Experience with Engineering Change Notice (ECN) and Change Request (CR) processes.
  • Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) systems or equivalent.
  • Experience defining, reviewing, and analysing test data and performance results.
  • Professional registration or working towards Chartership would be advantageous.
  • Previous experience within satellite communications, RF technology, electronics, defence, aerospace, or a related high- technology industry.

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Location

Hybrid working is available for this role - Before applying, please make sure you can commute to Coldwell Radio Station, Madley, Herefordshire, HR2 9NE


Closing date:

At ETL, we always prioritise efficiency in everything we do. With this in mind, we are looking to commence our interview process without delay and reserve the right to close the opening early should we receive suitable applications.


BPSS Compliant:

Due to the nature of our work, all roles require candidates to be BPSS compliant.


VISA Sponsorship:

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.


Agency notice:

We are sourcing suitable candidates for this role directly via our internal referral programme, direct marketing, and talent team.

Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from external suppliers.

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