Mechanical Engineer

RPS Group Plc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to mentor a team and oversee design processes. Responsibilities include managing the Mechanical Department's workload and ensuring compliance with BS/IEC standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in CAD software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks. This role offers a negotiable salary, hybrid working options after probation, and various benefits such as 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Discretionary profit share scheme

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Career progression

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and BS/IEC standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and assist with the development of the mechanical team.
• Manage the day-to-day workload of the Mechanical Department.
• Oversee design processes and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

BS/IEC standards

CAD software proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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.

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, SolidWorks).
• 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.

Benefits & Compensation

• Negotiable salary.
• 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays.
• Discretionary profit share scheme (paid quarterly).
• Pension scheme.
• Death in service.
• Healthcare cash plan scheme and employee assistance programme.
• Hybrid working options (after probation).
• Career progression within a supportive team.