Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

What We Offer At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Position Summary: The Mechanical Design Engineer position will play a key role within CCUK developing, designing – Robot Grippers, CNC Fixtures, stillages, heat treat racks and stillages and be involved in Mechanical design simulation with robotic systems for automation. This position involves supporting the full design process, from conceptualisation to prototyping, testing, and final integration, while ensuring the systems meet performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness standards.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, up-to-date knowledge of CAD technologies, and a strategic mindset to anticipate industry trends and contribute to the continuous improvement of robotic & Automation systems. As a Design Engineer, you must also stay abreast of emerging innovations mechanical principles, autonomous systems to drive next-generation automation solutions.

Role Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the design phase of Projects, focusing on the equipment layouts, Robot Grippers, CNC Fixtures, stillages, heat treat racks and considering operator ergonomics
• To review and buy off designs and be involved in Layout & Design simulation.
• Project management of suppliers. Interpret customer requirements and develop concept designs into a robust solution
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to simplify the product structure, reducing the number of components and assembly operations required, thereby enhancing the manufacturing process
• Attend buy off events and oversee sampling and commissioning at suppliers and home line also owning and manage Pre and Final acceptance tests
• Generate and develop CAD models using Solid Works or CATIA & Produce 2D product, tooling, fixture, equipment drawings to support manufacturing, quality and engineering activities.
• Part Feasibility reviews and to apply design for Manufacturability (DFM) principals to evaluate product designs.
• Complete understanding of part tolerances, dimensional capability statistics and GD&T.
• Generate SOR, RFQ to support engineering and quoting activities.
• Support continuous improvement activities through effective use of 3D and 2D CAD to propose product design changes and tooling improvements
• Participate in root-cause analysis and implement countermeasures
• Maintain master drawings with clear revision control
• Validation of FEA analysis during buy off Process, work closely with departmental personal to capture lessons learned.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset, seeking out the latest advancements in assembly automation and integrating them into the design process to stay ahead in the competitive automotive industry
• Be creative in your approach to mechanical design in order to gain a competitive edge

• Front end design experience
• 2D and 3D CAD Software – Solid Works or Catia or similar
• Design Simulation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages
• Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with customers
• Ability to own and drive projects
• Engineering background
• Technical knowledge – Mechanical Design

• HNC Apprenticeship or equivalent either in Mechanical or Electrical Eng’g
• Root Cause Analysis
• DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Previous Automotive experience
• Understanding of Aluminium Cast part manufacturing processes

• Effective communicator both written and verbal in English
• Eligibility to work in the UK and work and travel across Europe
• Good interpersonal skills…