Lead Mechanical Engineer

Atlas Recruitment Group Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Design Lead in Hampshire. The role involves providing engineering expertise for shipborne integrated structures. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mechanical engineering, systems analysis, and leading engineering teams. The position offers a salary of £70k - £85k plus bonus, with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering: Structures and Finite Element Analysis.
• Experience of leading large scale complex system designs.
• Ability to generate requirements and translate concepts into production-ready designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert mechanical engineering support to design and troubleshoot complex shipborne structures.
• Deliver solutions to meet relevant requirements.
• Interface with customers, suppliers and other functions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

CAD software proficiency

Engineering leadership

Tools

Modelling & Simulation tools

Job description

Mechanical Design Lead

Salary: £70k - £85k + bonus

Location: Hampshire - Hybrid

The Mechanical Design Lead is a subject matter expert in Mechanical Engineering, responsible for the conceptual development of future shipborne integrated structures.

What you'll be doing

• Provide expert knowledge gained through substantial work experience to apply principles and concepts of systems engineering.
• Provide expert mechanical engineering support to design and troubleshoot complex shipborne structures.
• Provide technical and business leadership and may lead several engineering teams.
• Analyse, define, evaluate, plan and deliver solutions to meet relevant requirements.
• Interface with customers, suppliers and other functions.
• Assist with development of engineering capability and skills.

Your skills and experiences

• Subject matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering: Structures and Finite Element Analysis (Static and Dynamic Shock & Vibration) or equivalent experience.
• Ability to generate requirements and translate concepts into production-ready designs.
• Experience of CAD and Mechanical Engineering Analysis, Modelling & Simulation tools.
• Experience of leading large scale complex system designs.
• Experience of multiple aspects of an engineering lifecycle.
• Knowledge of lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile).

All successful Mechanical Design Lead candidates will be contacted within 2 days of application.