Mechanical Design Engineer (Fixed term)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the world-renowned Power Electronics, Machines and Control Institute (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge electrification technologies for power generation, marine, aerospace, and automotive applications.

This diverse role touches almost all aspects of the development of novel machines and topologies: from defining requirements and structuring complex problems to detailed mechanical design and simulations, managing manufacturing, system integration, test design, and delivering insightful data analysis and reports. You'll play a pivotal part in collaborations with researchers at Nottingham and leading industrial partners such as GKN, Cummins, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens.

About the Team

The PEMC institute has grown exponentially and now has over 200 members, 24 academics and circa 130 PhD students, researchers, and engineers. The group offers state-of-the-art facilities spanning 3500 m², capable of handling up to 5 MW for construction and testing. Our team is world leading in advanced electrical machines design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing. The role holder will become part of the team working in this state-of-the-art facility for advanced electrical machines for power generation, marine, aerospace and automotive industries.

About You

You should have a Mechanical / Aerospace / Automotive / Engineering qualification to BEng (2:1 level) or equivalent. The ability to work in, and lead, a team and interact & collaborate actively and professionally with industrial partners is essential. Here are some examples of the type of expertise we are looking for; however, this list is not exhaustive:

• Proven concept and detailed design skills applied to complex mechanical systems.
• Capability with at least one parametric 3D CAD package.
• Creating detailed mechanical drawings to BS8888 (or similar) with GD&T.
• Basic understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and rotordynamics.
• Design of mechanical systems from concept to manufacture, assembly and test.

What we Offer

• The support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals.
• Competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential.
• Discounted access to fitness and health facilities and travel schemes.
• Generous holiday allowance
• Attractive pension scheme.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham Page .

What Next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours) per week, fixed term contract for 2 years. Job share arrangements may be considered. Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Please contact Pav Orton (pav.orton@nottingham.ac.uk) for further information. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer . Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme. 

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