Principal Engineer
TEREX
Campsie, United Kingdom
About the Role
- Leading the development and documentation of design processes for products designed within the company.
- Responsible for the accuracy and successful delivery of product design projects, for the product definition and design phases, concessions and production permits.
- Design, prototype, assess and review mechanical components and assemblies.
- Provide support in product acceptance, testing and validation activities.
- Prepare and participate in requirements and design review meetings.
- Undertake analysis of mechanical components, assemblies and systems, as well as manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Oversee and participate in prototyping activities.
- Support of the design, manufacturing and shop floor activity when required.
- Provide technical support for the company's product range across manufacturing, development and procurement.
- Provide engineering support for material selection during the design and development phase, including the design and development of tests to verify performance.
- Provide technical assistance to both external and internal customers, joining company representatives at customer sites as and when required.
- Support the cross functional team in problem solving and troubleshooting.
- Maintain a high level of technical knowledge coupled with ongoing professional development, for the joint benefit for the job holder and the business.
About you
Experience & Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:
- Degree educated or equivalent in Engineering, ideally with design experience in heavy equipment.
- Competent user of 3D Solid Modeling CAD, ideally Pro-Engineer and familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
- Good technical expertise in mechanical and hydraulic systems.
- Diligent approach to the design and development process.
- Experience of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation and hand calculations for design analysis.
- A good understanding of the various applications that the equipment can operate in along with an appreciation for the expected performance of the machines.
- Creativity and innovative thinking.
- Experience with Oracle TMS a plus.
- Good English communication skill, both written and spoken.
- Good Presentation and interpersonal skills.
Key skills will include:
- A “Can do” attitude and ability to interact with a multi-functional team.
- Ability to work with others to meet deadlines.
- Able to assess workload and commit to realistic timelines.
- Able to select from multiple design alternatives when a clear best choice is not evident.
- Able to investigate root cause of machinery nonperformance.
- Can identify risks both technical and commercial with proposed product change or new product.
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