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KLA Mechanical Design Manager United Kingdom, Wales, Newport 750554637
31.08.2025
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Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the complete mechanical design process, including requirements specification, feasibility studies, design reviews, cost management, and scheduling.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to establish design requirements, implement the best design practices, and achieve functional product design solutions.
- Leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Design mechanical components in CREO Parametric 3D - Pro/E CAD software.
- Conduct or direct CFD and FEA analyses to optimize Semiconductor Equipment airflow requirements and mechanical design.
- Reduce 3D mechanical designs to 2D drawings and apply mechanical tolerancing/GD&T to achieve desired fit and functionality of manufactured parts.
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop components and sub-system assemblies that will expedite the product development timeline and to ensure parts and assemblies are built per design, and cost and schedule requirements are achieved.
- Participate in the entire design/build cycle, including design, 3D CAD modeling, design review presentations, 2D drawing generation, procurement of prototype parts, system integration, and prototype testing.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the team providing guidance and support to achieve individual and team goals.
- Ability to manage subcontractor and turn-key suppliers while meeting functionality, timeline, cost and quality targets
- Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to optimize team performance and project outcomes.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and find opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Recruit top talent to join the ME Design team, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and expertise needed to achieve project goals.
- Opportunity to lead a versatile and innovative team of ME designers.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for development and professional growth
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (minimum requirement).
- Experience of leading teams of a minimum of 5 employees, mandatory within a mechanical design engineering environment
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to empower and inspire a team with varied strengths.
- Experience of managing both direct reports as well as contractors
- Excellent project management skills, with an ability to lead numerous projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, materials selection, andfabrication/machiningmethods.
- Experience in several of these areas is desirable: CREO Parametric 3D MCAD - Pro/E software, CFD airflow analysis; FEA analysis; Design for manufacture (DFM); Design of welded sheet metal structures and frames; Measurement instrumentation, testing and data acquisition; Programming in Python, C/C++/C# and/or MATLAB.
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