Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer - G&H (Gooch & Housego) : Job Details

Company Overview Established in 1977, G&H | ITL has been an industry-leading outsource partner for true end-to-end design, development, and manufacturing of life-saving medical technology, diagnostic devices, and laboratory instruments. Our manufacturing expertise encompasses in vitro diagnostics, analytical laboratory instruments, medical devices targeting surgical guidance, drug delivery and monitoring, and organ transport.

Based in Ashford, Kent, UK with operations in the US and China, G&H | ITL provides a world-wide full product development, design, manufacturing, and after-sales service for the commercialization of medical, diagnostic, analytical and laboratory instruments, including systems. With customers ranging from start-ups to market-leading organizations, G&H | ITL maintains a flexible and collaborative approach to product development and is committed to exceeding customer expectations for quality, delivery, and service.

Position Overview: As a Mechanical and Systems Design Engineer at G&H|ITL US, you will play a crucial role in the end-to-end design and development of our products, ensuring they meet stringent requirements for performance, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams under the guidance of principal engineers to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design activities across projects using Solidworks, with expertise in sheet metal, machining, and injection molding processes.
• Optionally contribute to systems design, encompassing optics, thermals, material properties, microfluidics, and other technical aspects.
• Demonstrate understanding of electronics to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Innovate through calculation and simulation, proposing novel solutions to technical challenges.
• Generate comprehensive technical documentation packages to support project milestones.
• Conduct feasibility studies, design validation exercises, and simulations to ensure robust product designs.
• Manage project timelines effectively, taking ownership of design deliverables and ensuring timely completion.
• Actively contribute to team development and departmental initiatives, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Provide troubleshooting and fault-finding support as needed, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Operate within an ISO9001 quality management framework, adhering to company policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in mechanical design within relevant sectors.
• Proficiency in Solidworks and familiarity with other design software/tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, machining, and injection molding.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and their application in product development.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to innovate and optimize designs through calculation and simulation.
• Effective communicator and team player, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to upholding company values including customer focus, integrity, action, unity, and precision.

The responsibilities of this position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ( U.S. Export Control Laws ), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ( EAR ) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ( ITAR ). In order to comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are U.S. persons as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.

G&H|ITL US is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. G&H|ITL US will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at 585-###-####.