Role- Lead Mechanical Engineer
Salary- £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Type- Permanent
Location- Poole (Hybrid / Remote working is available)
My client is a specialist manufacturer within the Instrumentation sector. They are looking for a Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Poole on a permanent basis.
The Lead Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- BSc / BEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- 5 or more years of industry experience working in similar Mechanical or Design role
- Ideally have some experience in a process industry, Fluid, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Aerospace or similar
- Knowledge of rotating equipment, SPM, valves, pumps, actuators, pneumatics, gauges, piping etc
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and instrumentation
- Excellent proficiency with CAD software – SolidWorks or similar
- Strong R&D, FEA and CFD skills
- Proven ability to drive Engineering development
- Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
- The ability to understand system requirements
- Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
- Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Able to travel nationally and internationally on occasion
The Lead Mechanical Engineer role will involve:
- Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
- Working within the R&D multi-disciplinary team
- Leading client projects to convert ideas into designs
- Working on new product concepts
- Perform development activities and find new mechanical solutions
- Being involved in the product design and development process using CAD
- Working with high precision instrumentation products
- Modelling, analysis and the development of mechanisms
- Involved in building and developing prototypes
- Conducting design reviews
- Producing the relevant documentation that is required
- Driving continuous improvement
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.