Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Croydon | up to £70,000 | Permanent

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a leading organisation specialising in intelligent drive technologies and tailor-made services. Operating across diverse industries such as oil and gas, energy, rail, and mechanical engineering, this is a chance to take on a pivotal role within the engineering team.

This site-based position bridges the gap between the Head of Engineering and the engineering team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineered products and services. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and have a strong desire to lead, mentor, and drive continuous improvement, we\’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the day-to-day management of the engineering team, including workload allocation and workshop activities.
2. Conduct failure analyses of mechanical components and systems.
3. Provide hands-on support for engineering tasks, such as condition assessments, problem solving, method statements, and technical investigations.
4. Review and approve designs and drawings, including those created through reverse or re-engineering processes.
5. Support the Head of Engineering in upholding standards and deputise in their absence.
6. Mentor junior engineers and workshop technicians, identifying training and development opportunities.
7. Assist in improving and managing engineering processes in safety-critical environments.
8. Ensure compliance with British, ISO, and RISAS standards for mechanical and rail engineering systems.

The Candidate:

1. HNC/HND qualification (or equivalent) in a mechanically biased engineering discipline.
2. Minimum of 15 years of professional engineering experience, including 5 years in team management.
3. Strong expertise in general and reverse engineering, unit testing, and technical investigations.
4. Familiarity with CAD packages such as Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, and Team Centre.
5. Knowledge of mechanical driveline products and systems, such as high-speed gearboxes and rail couplers, is advantageous.
6. Understanding of production and manufacturing processes, as well as ISO 9001:2015 quality systems.
7. Hands-on, flexible, and proactive approach, with excellent technical communication and leadership skills.

Location: Croydon

Salary: Up to £70,000 (dependent on experience)

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