A great opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer has arisen to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing mechanical design projects and mentoring a growing team within a leading engineering company.
Job Description:
*Mentor and assist with the development of the mechanical team.
*Manage the day-to-day workload of the Mechanical Department alongside the Lead Mechanical Engineer.
*Oversee design processes including drawings and bills of materials (BOM).
*Ensure all designs comply with BS/IEC standards and customer specifications.
*Select and establish component parts to meet electrical and mechanical design requirements.
*Prepare working designs for projects, including prototype construction and testing.
*Collaborate with transformer design teams and customers internally and externally.
*Drive research and development of new products and continuous improvement of existing ones.
*Provide technical advice at contract start-up stage and prepare written technical specifications.
*Issue designs to client specifications.
*Liaise on resource allocation and departmental targets.
*Develop and maintain component libraries.
*Deliver job/system and workflow process training.
Beneficial Skills / Knowledge:
*Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
*Strong knowledge of BS/IEC standards and mechanical design principles.
*Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
*Experience in BOM creation and component selection.
*Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
*Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
*Strong communication and leadership skills for mentoring and team development.
*Experience in power solutions industry.
*Knowledge of design principles.
*Familiarity with R&D processes and prototype testing.
*Actively studying, or recently qualified, AAT / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
*Exposure to Sage 200
*Experience preparing management accounts
*Exposure to credit control processes
Additional Details:
*Negotiable Salary
*Study support (if applicable)
*25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays
*Discretionary Profit Share scheme (paid quarterly)
*Pension scheme
*3 x salary death in service
*Healthcare cash plan scheme and employee assistance programme
*Hybrid working options (after probation)
*Career progression within a supportive team