Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Description
Development of user centric Simulation gaming products (Racing/Flight/Space) and participate in the development of User Experience (UX) research to develop customer focussed products.
- Develop product architectures and new technology concepts
- Mechanism design
- Build mechanical/electro-mechanical proof of concepts to evaluate UX, function, manufacturability, and/or robustness
- Ensure high quality robust design of complex mechanical systems and components using tools such as dFMEA, QFD and FEA simulation.
- Analyse data generated from pilot builds and lab experiments
- Work with Industrial Designers, and product development teams to define and develop products from concept to Mass Production
- Perform tolerance analyses to verify performance of mechanisms and cosmetic specifications in the presence of high-volume dimensional variation
- Detailed 3D design and 2D documentation of all parts and assemblies
- Interacting with vendors as well as internal Manufacturing, Supply Chain, NPI and Supplier Quality Engineering groups in the Far East to develop manufacturing processes, tooling
- Define reliability testing requirements and equipment
- Drive Innovation in the Sim gaming product category and continuous improvement/advancement of Engineering capabilities
- Strong knowledge and experience in rapid prototyping, functional lab testing of concepts and analysis of test data.
- Optimise designs for performance, quality and cost.
Requirements
- 6-8 years' experience in mechanical development of high-volume consumer electronic products
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/mechatronics/Electro -Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
- Detailed knowledge of plastics, metal, injection moulding and tooling
- Strong knowledge in Electro-Mechanical design and implementation
- Fluent in Design/Development process and tools of high-volume manufacturing
- Fluent in Pro/Engineer or similar 3D CAD package including Advanced Surfacing
- Strong knowledge in ANSYS simulation software
- Knowledge & understanding of sensors/actuators
- Strong Hardware & Firmware debugging skills
- Highly skilled in problem solving
- 'Design Thinking' mindset
- Strong Communication skills with experience in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
- Also good at communicating up with senior team and management
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to speak up and own
- Strong Presentation skills
- Experience in working with and prototyping electro-mechanical solutions is a strong advantage
- Keen interest in latest tech and computing trends
In Addition, Preferable Skills And Behaviours Include...
- A passion for the simulation gaming genre
- Understanding of motor electro-mechanical architectures and function
- Experience of thermal analysis, heat transfer, thermal-fluid systems
- Experience in python programming
- Experience in C/C++ embedded programming and embedded systems interfaces
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