We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with experience in the automotive industry to join our team. The ideal candidate is someone who can work independently, thrives under pressure and is committed to an exceptional level of delivery standards. You will join an Engineering Research and Development Practice in Expleo Ireland, working on key projects and helping to grow the team.

• Research and develop mechanical design solutions for high-performance enclosures with stringent thermal, ingress, impact and EMI performance
• Analyse customer and functional requirements specifications to define performance criteria (DOORS experience desirable)
• Design 3D models /2D drawings with functional dimensions according to ISO standards, Drawing Control inc. GD+T.
• Prototyping (SLA, SLS, 3D Printing, and Machining), bench testing, data gathering and debug analysis.
• Define, conduct and analyse Thermal simulations (in house or with third parties).
• Design for Manufacture - tooling, moulding and assembly experience - ability to identify and suggest design and/or process improvements
• Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) activities.
• Tolerance investigations and stack up analysis experience.
• Support technical architecture and standards assignments.
• Leads design activities with internal and external contributors. I.e.. Purchasing/Supply Chain/Manufacturing, Other R&D entities
• Supports project planning and project management.
• Manage project documentation in the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) database.

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering 

• Excellent client-facing skills
• People management skills - introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other, encouraging mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering learning interventions
• Team work and emotional intelligence
• Good self-management – continuous performance is both an objective and a mind-set
• Has an innovative approach – a bold thinker and doer, matching creativity with vigilance
• High value on openness and transparency

• 3 years experience in Mechanical Design a minimum

• Proven proficiency in 3D CAD - ideally CATIA V5

• Experience in designing and passively and actively cooled (Air Cooled and Liquid cooling) solutions

• Experience with alloy die casting and sheet metal for high volume production

• Injection moulding experience desirable but not essential

• Adhesives experience desirable but not essential

At Expleo, we are committed to providing a competitive salary and a substantial benefits offering with unique wellbeing, financial and employee recognition programmes.

We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive culture and offer a variety of family friendly policies and enhanced leave to help our you achieve a healthy work life balance.

By providing significant learning and development opportunities, we encourage individual growth and success throughout your career with us.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ours peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and question the status quo.

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

At Expleo, we understand that many people experience impostor syndrome throughout their lifetime, please do not let this discourage you from applying for this role. Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes all CV’s and will consider your application in line with the values, requirements and role competencies.

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