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IMI · 2 days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

University Park, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

IMI plc is a global specialist engineering company focused on creating breakthrough solutions. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their US New Product Development team, where the role involves delivering and coordinating the development and design of customized solutions for mechatronic products used in commercial and off-road vehicles.

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Responsibilities

You will deliver and coordinate the development and design of customized solutions from the start of a project to the start of series production

Creating sophisticated and innovative systems, that meet the customer requirements

Evaluating technical customer requirements in the form of specifications and creating your own technical specifications for suppliers

Leading a team of engineers in the development of new products and systems

Understanding the interfaces between our product and the customer system and ensuring these are compatible and also able to explore further opportunities for product enhancement

Take part in, (and in some cases lead) technical discussions with customers, able to develop product concepts and new ways of fixing customer problems

Defining and harmonising the technical requirements of the development tasks assigned and ensure that assemblies are provided for the next development steps in line with deadlines, functions and installation requirements

Support the global procurement team in the evaluation and selection of suitable suppliers

Creating and checking schedules and cost plans ensuring that the product development is to plan and to cost

Initiating corrective measures if necessary

Defining and, if necessary, developing test set-ups and equipment

Analysing test results and monitoring the design implementation

Leading design reviews and D-FMEA workshops

Qualification

Mechatronics engineeringProduct development2D/3D CAD skillsFEM calculation methodsAutomotive sector experiencePneumatic chassis applicationsAnalytical thinkingInfluencingCustomer orientationFluent in EnglishCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, specialising in mechatronics or mechanical engineering required

Minimum 5 years of experience in the production-orientated design of mechanical components

Experience of developing products from concept to serial production

Experience in working within cross-functional teams and automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP)

Strong analytical skills and the ability to think independently following structured processes

Highly collaborative, with able to work effectively in cross-functional teams, to drive consensus and achieve objectives

Strong 2D/3D CAD skills, preferably in Creo or Solidworks

Knowledge of the design of electro-pneumatic systems

Confident in dealing with customers and suppliers

A high degree of initiative, independent, goal-oriented work

High level of customer orientation with a commercial acumen

Fluent in English writing and speaking

Preferred

Experience in working with FEM calculation methods is preferred, e.g. Ansys and system simulations, e.g. Matlab/Simulink

Experience working within the Automotive sector is highly desirable, preferably commercial vehicles

Experience with pneumatic chassis applications would be desirable

Experience in working with global teams an advantage

Company

IMI

IMI is a global leader in fluid and motion control, serving markets underpinned by three long-term growth trends – automation, energy efficiency and healthcare demand.

Founded in 1862

Birmingham, Birmingham, GBR

10001+ employees