Design Office Manager / Chief Mechanical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Office Manager / Chief Mechanical Engineer to lead their Mechanical Engineering team in Norwich. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to work with a friendly engineering team, focusing on maximizing output while ensuring quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical design analysis, including lateral, thermal, and stress analysis, and will play a key role in implementing innovative engineering principles. Join a company that values its staff and has a strong reputation in custom machinery manufacturing, known for its products worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design analysis and hazardous area certification.
• Proven track record in manufacturing environments and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Engineering team and ensure efficient resource use.
• Motivate the drawing office team and oversee CAD updates to 3D.
• Coordinate electrical and mechanical design processes for optimal performance.

Skills

Lateral Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Stress Analysis

Noise Prediction

Technical Drawing Understanding

Manufacturing Experience

Tools

CAD Software

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Design Office Manager / Chief Mechanical Engineer, Norwich

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Design Office Manager / Chief Mechanical Engineer - Norwich - Permanent, Full Time

Due to expansion, an exciting position has become available for a Chief Mechanical Engineer to join a friendly engineering team based in Norwich, Norfolk. The main purpose of the role is to lead the Mechanical Engineering team, including the Drawing Office, ensuring efficient resource use to maximize output while maintaining rigorous attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have experience with disciplines such as lateral analysis, thermal analysis, stress analysis, and noise prediction.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the departmental workload is evenly distributed and engineering instructions are issued timely.
• Motivate the drawing office team to improve and maintain morale.
• Participate in updating the department's CAD to 3D.
• Produce departmental statistics for senior management.
• Respond to technical queries from other departments.
• Support Sales and Service, including site visits and overseas travel.
• Implement value engineering, design for manufacture, and concurrent engineering principles.
• Undertake mechanical design analysis to ensure product integrity.
• Assist Applications Design Draughtsmen with modifications and new designs.
• Coordinate electrical and mechanical design processes for optimal product performance.
• Identify and address training needs within the team.
• Ensure health and safety procedures and good housekeeping are followed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Understanding of technical drawings.
• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge in lateral, thermal, stress analysis, and noise prediction.
• Deep understanding of hazardous area certification.
• Experience in seismic analysis.

The company specializes in manufacturing custom machinery, with products known worldwide. They value their staff and uphold a strong reputation both locally and internationally.

If you believe you have the required skills, apply now!