Mechanical Engineer

Randstad Cpe London; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for ongoing projects around the UK. Based in the Kings Cross office, the role involves mechanical design, delivering engineering solutions, and managing project work. Ideal for a senior design engineer ready for more responsibility. Travel within the UK will be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software.
• Deliver innovative engineering solutions within budget.
• Manage own elements of the engineering work package.
• Formulate prototype designs and produce physical representations.
• Provide support to technical problem investigations.
• Contribute towards product manufacturability improvements.
• Perform preliminary structural analyses.
• Support visits and meetings at UK sites when required.

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.

Qualifications

• None