About this role
Role Overview
- Lead and mentor engineering teams, ensuring high-quality technical solutions that meet customer requirements.
- Oversee the mechanical design process, including bespoke mechanical handling systems, lifting equipment and accessories, from concept through to manufacture.
- Manage the development, review, and checking of technical documentation, including verification of design reports, detailed design drawings, technical files, calculations, and compliance documentation.
- Provide technical guidance and risk assessment, identifying and mitigating challenges before they impact project timelines.
- Collaborate with project managers, other lead engineers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
- Work with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and FEA tools.
- Engage with the supply chain, liaising with vendors to specify and develop mechanical components.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, such as Machinery Safety Regulations and LOLER.
Requirements
- BEng (2:1 or higher) in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Proven experience in mechanical engineering within a highly regulated sector.
- Strong Knowledge of design for fabrication, welding and manufacturing tolerancing.
- Specification of heavy industry design experience such as offshore, oil and gas, construction equipment, or similar
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering principles, including mechanical handling, design for manufacture and machinery design.
- Ability to lead teams and delegate tasks effectively, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Chartered Engineer.
- Experience with MathCAD FEA software (ANSYS, STAAD).
- Experience with piping design software (Fluid Master / Fluid Flow, CAESAR).
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and requirements-led design is a plus.
- Experience with NEC 4 contracts and risk identification is desirable.
- Experience with BS EN 13001, BS EN 13155 or similar crane related standards is desirable.
- Experience with hydraulics and control systems is desirable.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
- 8% company pension contributions
- Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care.
- Get professional and industry membership fees paid for!