Head of Mechanical Design

To be responsible for leading the design and development of all in-house designed mechanical systems for E-Powertrain components and systems. With a relentless drive to ensure class leading design and integration specification and on-time delivery to achieve vehicle attributes for hybrid and electric vehicles on AML programs., As Mechanical Design Manager, you will take the E=Powertrain strategy and put in place plans short to mid-term plans to deliver the following activities:

• People Management of team


• Lead the in-house mechanical design, development and integration of industry leading E-Powertrain components from concept through to production:

+ Including but not limited to:
o HV Batteries
o EDU Systems
o Power Electronics

• Lead the team to develop multiple design solution options for evaluation to enable trade-off between various component attributes and their impact on the E-Powertrain system and overall vehicle performance


• Ensure the team efficiently track and manage all component changes with robust revision control


• Develop relationships with key external suppliers and technology providers and bring best practice and innovation to ensure AML is at the forefront of technology when delivering E-Powertrain systems. Use these relationships, along with self-acquired competitor benchmark evaluations to advise and support senior leaders to develop and execute the future roadmap strategy for E-Powertrain systems Lead the authoring of design rules and Virtual verification and validation standards for best practice Mechanical E-Powertrain design and development with AML, including but not limited to:

+ Design: Electromagnetic, Thermal, Mechanical, NVH
+ Analysis: 1D, 3D, Physical
+ Verification and Validation: Virtual (1D, 3D, AR/VR) and Physical (Component, Sub-system, System, Vehicle)

• Understanding the longer-term strategic plan for E-Powertrain, with the Senior Manager plan resource forecasting for future years and programs and recruit additional heads where required to ensure robust delivery


• Engage and collaborate with wider AML teams and external suppliers to deliver E-Powertrain Components:



• Work with Principal Engineers and VLMs to ensure E-Powertrain components are delivered on time and to cost and quality targets within the Mission Gateway objectives


• Ensure robust System Design Specification to define system functional targets; establish regular design reviews with cross functional teams;


• Deliver high quality 3D CAD and 2D Drawings to achieve static & dynamic clearance targets, negotiate component change in other AML R&D departments if required to achieve clearances. Ensure all component designs meet requirements for Design for Manufacture, Assembly & Service


• Identify & contain potential quality concerns using engineering quality tools and systems (FMEAs, Robustness Studies)


• Support Test & Development team with DVP planning & execution & ensure supplier tests are completed on time.


• Present status at Gateways and support E-Powertrain design reviews, AML Package meetings & SET Group meetings



• Work cross-functionally with other R&D departments to define EDU mechanical systems balancing characteristics to achieve vehicle requirements for minimum cost


• Support control strategy definition for the mechanical systems within the EDU


• Support all Virtual Verification activities, including packaging, 1D & 3D analyses


• Coordinate system and supplier comparison studies and evaluate RFQ responses to influence management decisions


• Resolve engineering Concerns (using eCMS) in a timely fashion.


• Support Intellectual Property (IP) team to protect AML generated IP
  
  Delivery of E-Powertrain mechanical systems for hybrid and/or electric vehicles


• Deep technical knowledge of delivering Mechanical systems including transmissions, housings, battery enclosures


• Leadership of product development projects from concept to production including supplier management


• Excellent automotive powertrain mechanical integration knowledge


• Management of small teams of highly dynamic engineers delivering cutting edge technologies Hands on experience of working with automotive High Voltage EDU systems


• Experience of delivering E-Powertrain commodities from early R&D to series production through an automotive product creation system


• Knowledge of all relevant vehicle legislation and certification requirements for automotive EDU systems


• Understanding of hybrid and electric powertrain system functionalities and attributes at vehicle, system and component levels


• Understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of different EDU, Battery and E-Powertrian layouts


• Use of test equipment to support mechanical system testing


• Experience with CAD (NX, CATIA)


• Responsibility in Formula Student/SAE team


• Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and/or related field


• High Voltage Live Working Qualification


Behaviours:

• Strong teamwork skills, self-motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision


• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional teams


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to organise multiple inputs into succinct summary


• Accomplished writer of technical and project status reports


• Fluent presenter of technical information at all levels including to senior director level at AML and in external companies


• Ability to challenge experts, consultants and seniors by presenting measured opinion


• Passion for the advancement of hybrid and electric powertrain and vehicle technology
  
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