At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design and development of mechanical systems from concept to production, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Company: A highly respected engineering solutions provider known for robust turnkey lifting solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a significant L&D budget for professional development.
- Other info: Located in South Yorkshire with national/international travel as needed.
- Why this job: Join a team with a strong history of award-winning projects and opportunities for mentorship.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience; extensive mechanical design experience required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a highly respected, multi-disciplined engineering solutions provider to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This company is renowned for delivering robust turnkey lifting solutions.
Joining the Engineering Team, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of mechanical engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and efficiency. The role provides technical leadership, mentors junior engineers, and supports strategic decision-making to drive innovation and successful project outcomes.
Key Requirements- Knowledge: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Knowledge of relevant engineering standards and regulatory requirements is essential.
- Experience: Extensive experience in mechanical design and engineering within a relevant industry. Chartership and ability to pass SC clearance.
- Leadership: Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
- Capabilities: Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, alongside strong organisational and project management capabilities.
- Communication: Effective communication and stakeholder management skills to support client interactions and cross-functional collaboration.
- Lead the design and development of mechanical systems and components from concept through to production.
- Take ownership of complex engineering projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.
- Interpret engineering concepts, sketches, and specifications into detailed technical drawings.
- Ensure all drawings comply with relevant standards, regulations, and company procedures.
- Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Conduct engineering analysis, simulations, and validation activities.
- Identify and implement design improvements to optimise performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Manage risk assessments, design reviews, and failure mode analysis (e.g., FMEA).
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and CAD personnel.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and project management.
- Support client interactions, technical presentations, and project reviews where required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
- Salary: Competitive base salary dependent on experience.
- Private Medical Insurance: Full private medical health service.
- Group Life Insurance Plan: Death In Service plan.
- Annual Bonus: Annual company performance-linked bonus.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme: Take advantage of a unique tax break for EV company cars via a salary sacrifice scheme.
- Professional Development: The company boasts a significant L&D budget to support professional registration and ongoing training.
- Other: Pension with Royal London, Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme, Childcare voucher scheme, and annual winter and summer social events.
- Locations: Offices within South Yorkshire - national / international travel as required.
- Staff Members: 60% of engineers started their careers here as apprentices or graduates, making it a business where people are highly engaged with an impressive average length of service.
- Projects: Delivering high-value, bespoke projects ranging from £2.5k to £5m across fascinating sectors, including complex large-scale moving structures.
- Award-Winning: A history of contributing to award-winning civil engineering and innovation projects across the UK and Europe.
If this sounds like something you want to be involved with then please click apply. We are unable to sponsor visas for this role.
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