Senior Mechanical Engineer

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, Solid Works).
• 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