Mechanical Design Engineer (Progression To Engineering Manager)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Worthing who will progress to Engineering Manager. The role includes managing a design team, overseeing project delivery, and utilizing AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Ideal candidates should be experienced in mechanical design, with a desire for management. This opportunity offers autonomy in decision-making and the chance to influence team development. Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000, plus benefits and remote working options.

Benefits

Progression to Manager

Training

Company benefits

Remote working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design.
• Familiarity with designing complex systems including gauges, valves, and liquid lines.
• Desire to progress into management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical design team.
• Oversee project delivery from inception to completion.
• Coach and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Experience with AutoCAD

Experience with SolidWorks

Team leadership skills

Mechanical design experience

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer (Progression to Engineering Manager) – Worthing / Remote

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + progression to Manager, training, company benefits, and remote working.

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to step up into Engineering Management with full autonomy to build and manage a team in your own image, with support from the senior leadership team to execute innovative ideas?

Do you want the opportunity to have true freedom over decision making, budgets and staffing in your division with full oversight of suppliers you wish to work with?

On offer is a chance to join a company that has revolutionised the storage and shipping of valuable construction materials by introducing the latest temperature control technology. The business has grown due to an innovative, R&D-focused approach and has an extensive project pipeline requiring growth in the design teams.

In this role you will manage the mechanical design team (2 engineers) plus electrical control engineer, and oversee supplier management. You will engage with new and existing clients to understand requirements and use available resources to deliver high-standard products.

The ideal candidate will have experience using AutoCAD and SolidWorks in a mechanical design background, and familiarity with designing complex systems that include gauges, valves, liquid lines, etc., with a view to progressing into management.

The Role

• Understand customer requirements for each bespoke build
• Oversee project delivery from inception to completion
• Use AutoCAD and SolidWorks to design cutting-edge, temperature-controlled storage and shipping containers
• Coach and mentor junior staff
• Discuss with the senior management team ideas for how to build the team

The Person

• Design experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Comfortable leading a small design team
• Experience with the design of similar systems that have gauges, valves, sensors, etc.

Reference: BBBH21619

Keywords: Design, CAD, SolidWorks, Team Lead, Manager, Containers, Storage, Bitumen, Progression, Training, Hybrid, Remote, Worthing, Crawley, Brighton

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.