Responsible for the creation of the mechanical architecture in modular, easy to maintain and extendible (units and modules) and re-usable.
The Mechanical architect would ensure that the proposed architecture would have the safety and reliability features build in.
The Mechanical architect is responsible for ensuring that architecture meets the performance criteria
Formulates the technical roadmap, relevant for his subsystem taking into account technologies, application trends. Conducts PRP studies and/or innovation studies. Leads the introduction of new technologies.
Technically responsible for the subsystem in (sub-) projects. Delegate, control and verify that the mechanics is build according to his architecture. Verifies that the integration is according to the architecture.
Ensures the mutual consistency and efficient integration of the separate components in modular, easy-to-maintain mechanics that meets the product specification.
Guides the Mechanical Engineers in the design and implementation of the parts of a subsystem.
Participates in the system architecture definition and in the Product Requirement Specification; advises the System Architect regarding choices of what has to be achieved in hardware and what in software (multidisciplinary), and advises on make-or-buy decisions.
Determines required subsystem interface (hardware/software) in close consultation with software experts.
Has expertise in design techniques, application domain and engineering. Keeps it up-to-date and propagates it, both internal and external.
Advises on internal development or outsourcing.
Has an important say in the choice of development environment and has ultimate responsibility for the top-level design.
Networks with colleagues within BU and beyond and maintains external contacts for benchmarking, new technologies, tooling, design methods, and reflects them to the group.
Is abreast of / participates in standards.
Formulates improvements within his own domain of expertise such as technical and process improvements etc.
Acts in line with departmental and project processes.