Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. This site-based role provides technical leadership and oversight, sitting between the Head of Engineering and the Engineering team. The successful candidate will bring extensive engineering expertise to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely delivery of engineered products and services.

Benefits & Package:

Salary: £60k – £70k (dependent on experience)

Hours: Monday – Thursday (8:30am – 4:30pm), Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm) – 36.5 hours per week

Bonus: Annual bonus (pro-rata on year of joining)

Holiday: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata on joining)

Pension: 3% Employee / 6% Employer contributions

Additional Benefits: Life Assurance, Private Health Care, Dental Health Care, Cycle to Work Scheme

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day workload and activities of the engineering team.

Provide mechanical engineering expertise in component and system failure analysis.

Oversee condition assessments, warranty investigations, method statements, overhaul instructions, and test procedures.

Review and approve engineering outputs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards.

Support the Head of Engineering in maintaining and enhancing engineering standards.

Mentor junior engineers and workshop fitters, fostering professional development.

Assist in supplier selection and assessment in collaboration with purchasing and quality teams.

Improve and implement engineering processes in safety-critical environments.

Ensure compliance with relevant British, ISO, and RISAS standards.

Act as a deputy for the Head of Engineering when required.

Qualifications & Experience:

HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a mechanically biased engineering discipline.

Minimum of 15 years of professional engineering experience, including 5 years managing an engineering team.

Strong knowledge of industries such as heavy engineering, rail, marine, power generation, and oil & gas.

Familiarity with mechanical driveline and connecting products, including high-speed gearboxes, cardan shafts, and couplings (advantageous but not essential).

Proficiency in CAD software such as Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, and Team Centre.

Strong understanding of BS 8888 technical documentation and specifications.

Hands-on, adaptable approach to engineering challenges.

Commercial awareness and understanding of the impact of engineering decisions on business operations.

Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems.

Excellent technical communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for mechanical engineering.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled mechanical engineer to take the next step in their career, contributing to a dynamic and innovative team. If you have the experience and technical expertise required, please apply now