Lead Mechanical Engineer

MPI Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for ongoing projects across the UK. The role includes performing mechanical design and development, managing project elements, and providing support for technical investigations. Ideal candidates will have a senior-level design background and significant experience in relevant industries like energy or rail. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and development using CAD.
• Ability to deliver engineering solutions within budget and time.
• Experience in managing engineering work packages.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and development using CAD software.
• Deliver innovative engineering solutions against requirements.
• Manage engineering work package elements.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD software

Project management

Prototype design

Structural analysis

Tools

Creo Simulate

Job description

Overview

Lead Mechanical Engineer. We are currently looking for a contractor for a long term role (ongoing) to undertake the role of Lead Mechanical Engineer for ongoing projects around the UK. The biggest projects will be working on railway stations for telecoms/electrification, so we would require someone who can be based in the Kings Cross office but is happy to travel around the UK when required. This role could suit a senior level design engineer looking to take on more responsibility for leading a small team and project work.

Responsibilities

• Performing mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software with a “hands on” approach.
• Delivering innovative, optimised engineering solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales.
• Managing own elements of the engineering work package.
• Formulating prototype designs and producing physical representations.
• Providing key support to critical technical problem investigations and delivering effective solutions.
• Contributing towards continual improvement in product manufacturability through effective relationship building and design guidance/liaison with other engineering functions.
• Preliminary (sizing) structural analyses (hand calculations and Creo Simulate).
• Supporting visits and meetings at UK sites and suppliers when required.

Industries

Ideally the right candidate will have experience from any of the following industries: Energy, Rail, Industrial.