Senior Applications and Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the IMI Transport sales team helping to build clear understanding of the customer product development plans
• Conducting regular customer visits and building strong relationships within the customer organizations
• Taking part in, and in some cases leading, technical discussions with customers, able to develop product concepts and new ways of fixing customer problems
• Evaluating technical customer requirements in the form of specifications and creating your own technical specifications for suppliers
• Understanding the interfaces between our product and the customer system and ensuring these are compatible
• Exploring further opportunities for product enhancement
• Leading a team of engineers in the development of new products and systems
• Defining and harmonizing the technical requirements of the development tasks assigned and ensuring that assemblies are provided for the next development steps in line with deadlines, functions and installation requirements
• Supporting 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
• Analyzing test results and monitoring the design implementation
• Leading design reviews and D-FMEA workshops

Critical Competencies for Success

• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills and the ability to think independently following structured processes.
• Collaboration and Influencing: 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.
• A high level of customer orientation with a commercial acumen.
• Friendly in English writing and speaking.
• Experience in working with global teams an advantage.