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Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Do you have experience working as a Mechanical Engineer?
 
If so, this position could be perfect for you! Our client is a global, leading specialist for intelligent drive technology and systems as well as tailor-made services. They are looking for an experienced  Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team. The client offers excellent career progression and development, and the ideal candidate will adaptable and open minded, able to engage with diverse teams constructively.
 
Senior Mechanical Engineer
 
Permanent
£60,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)
Monday – Thursday, 08:30am - 16:30pm, Friday 8:30am – 15:30pm
Croydon
 
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Description

Manage the engineering team, in relation to workload and Engineers workshop activity.
To have mechanical engineering experience, in relation to component and system failure analysis.
Support the business from a hands-on Engineering perspective including: -overseeing condition assessments, preparation for FAIs, warranty claim investigation, problem solving, creating method statements, creating component overhaul and reclamation instructions, test procedures, support with material analysis and comparisons, report reviewing and sign off.
Accountable for the delivery of their own work and review/approve of the engineering team work.
Review drawings, designs from reverse or re-engineering projects for mechanical components/systems.
Assist and identify training requirements, ensuring the team continue their development in general engineering, product knowledge, safety, confidence, attitudes, processes, skills, standards, etc.
To understand and work within a range of requirements including British / ISO / RISAS standards applicable to mechanical and rail engineering systems. 
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

Experienced engineer HNC/HND qualification or in a mechanically biased engineering discipline.
A minimum of 15 years professional engineering experience, including 5 years of managing an engineering team with a good balance of general engineering, reverse engineering, unit testing, problem solving, understanding technical process, report writing and review for technical investigations.
Knowledge of various industries from heavy Engineering, Rail – Marine, Power Generation and Oil - Gas.
An understanding of CAD packages such as Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor and Team Centre. 
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Company Benefits

Annual Bonus (pro rata on year of joining)
25 days holiday (pro rata on joining)
Pensions 3% EE and 6% ER
Life Assurance & Salary/Bonus Sacrifice
Private Health Care & Dental Health Care 
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply

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