Design jobs in United Kingdom

A key Mechanical Engineering/Leadership role with the energy and passion to inspire the next generation of engineers through our intern program and drive improvements with our CAD/ECN systems with support from external contractors and leveraging AI where appropriate.

• Run small support projects and our intern program.
• Become the “go to” expert with our CAD SW/SW Manage infrastructure leveraging AI opportunities.

• Ability to work in a matrix structure in a cross-functional team developing, training/mentoring and appraising staff
• Proven experience running small teams (3-5) to deliver opto/electro-mechanical solutions.
• Demonstrate thorough analytical skills reinforced with practical problem-solving abilities and an attention to detail.
• Ability to conceive, visualize, and engineer complex mechanical systems quickly.
• Experience to identify when external mechanical expertise is required, or a challenge requires rethinking.
• Good verbal and written communication skills both internally and externally with customer exposure.
• Proficient in the application of Finite Element Analysis to engineering developments – including stiffness/vibration analysis

• Good Degree Level education in Mechanical Engineering/Physics or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience in design lead/principal engineer* role from concept through and end to end product life cycle.
• Sound knowledge with proven track record of manufacturing engineering, materials, methods, processes, and quality systems
• CAD (at east on of the following SW, NX. Catia, ProE) and associate PDM system
• MS Office or similar
• Some applied experience with math package e.g MATLAB, Mathematica etc..
• Fundamentally passionate about technology!

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
• 1pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
• Life assurance.
• Option to join private health plan.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
• Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
• Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• On-site mental health first aiders
• Employee referral scheme of £1000
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.

• Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
• We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.
• We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
• Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) isa component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.