Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

January 05, 2012

Our continued growth has led to an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced individual who can take the lead in further developing the organisation’s Research, Design and Engineering function.

If you are energetic and have the skills and passion which thrive on the challenges of a fast growing company, you may be the right person.

Job description

As part of the Research, Design & Engineering Team, you will provide design & mechanical engineering expertise and support across the product range.

Specifically, you will:

•    Design mechanical components and systems for Project specific engineering of the Gaia-Wind 11 kW wind turbine 
•    Design, engineer and test  improvements to enhance current design and develop new product
•    Generate CAD/Solid Works models and drawings (layouts, assemblies, detail, client etc)
•    Evaluate the 11kW turbine design with the objective of  cost reduction and increasing performance
•    Support the Supply Chain Manager in technical issues of outsourcing components
•    Support internal and external customers on technical queries (This may include some travel in the UK and overseas)
•    Analyse and perform calculations on the critical components and systems in accordance with applicable standards and requirements
•    Maintain design files & related documentation
•    Investigate and resolve to completion, customer issues relating to reliability, performance and quality

Duties and responsibilities

To be successful in securing an interview, you will boast a strong pedigree in design and engineering and will ideally have:

•    Degree or equivalent qualification in a Mechanical (Design) Engineering. Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous
•    Extensive demonstrable 'full development cycle’ experience in a  mechanical design engineering environment, preferably, but not necessarily, in wind turbine development
•    Strong technical background with experience at supervisory / management level a distinct advantage
•    Specific experience in one or all of the following is essential:

o    Aerodynamics - blade & rotor / composites
o    Machine Design – drive train components
o    Structure design and assessment

•    Working knowledge of virtual tools: eg CAD/SolidWorks
•    A completer/finisher with a solution orientated outlook
•    Ability to think in an innovative and creative manner and work independently within a multi-disciplinary team
•    Good communication and strong analytical skills

Reward packages will be attractive and commensurate with market rates and relevant experience.       

If you would like further information on the post or would like to apply, please email your CV and covering letter to Human Resources, careers@gaia-wind.com, quoting job ref: GWSME02.

Closing date for applications: Friday January 27th 2012