Mechanical Engineer - Air Intake (Automotive)

Mechanical Engineer - Air Intake (Automotive)

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Job Description

Kett Engineering is assisting our client in Plymouth in their search for a Senior Engineer to integrate their NA vehicles.

The selected candidate will conduct high-level vehicle integration / engineering activities, including decision making related to product design. These activities include supporting drawing creation, engineering specification reviews, supplier issue resolution, engineering cost estimates, development timing, and testing support. The engineer will resolve issues independently, provide root cause analysis, lead design reviews, and support engineering changes, among other responsibilities. Additionally, the role involves providing engineering assistance to related departments and companies.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs and integrates components for commercial vehicles, evaluates technical content, improves quality, reduces costs, and makes effective decisions while meeting schedules. Reports to management for approval.
• Maintains and coordinates projects and schedules, reporting status promptly.
• Communicates effectively with international teams, suppliers, and partners, supporting project milestones and creating SOR documents.
• Shares technical documentation and supports company objectives.
• Analyzes new technologies, prepares reports, and participates in technical meetings.
• Investigates competitors' vehicles and subsystems for research, preparing presentations.
• Evaluates and releases engineering drawings, mentors junior engineers, and performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Training

Knowledge

Strong knowledge of automotive component design, including detailed drawings, vehicle performance, FEA analysis, DFMEA, GD&T, material selection, and regulations. Familiarity with CAD / CAM systems like Siemens NX and simulation software is required. Additional knowledge in commercial vehicle subsystems is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

Physical Standards

Company Description

Established in 1953, Kett Engineering leads in Automotive Testing and Personnel Services, driven by a dedicated and experienced workforce. We seek passionate individuals interested in automotive technology to join our team.

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