Mechanical Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in seismic studies for a hybrid role in Staffordshire, UK. The candidate will lead mechanical design strategies, manage high-value projects, and mentor junior engineers. Required qualifications include a degree in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in 3D modeling software like Autodesk Inventor. This position involves a mix of onsite and remote work, fostering innovation and sustainability in engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Proficient using 3D modeling such as Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks.
• Extensive experience within a Mechanical Design Engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design strategy and business development initiatives.
• Manage complex, high-value projects from concept to completion.
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and quality across engineering outputs.

Skills

Mechanical design strategy

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

3D modeling

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Solidworks

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer (Seismic studies) — Staffordshire, UK. 6 months +. Hybrid role : 3 days / Week Onsite at Staffordshire and 2 days Remote. This role falls under is Inside IR35

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design strategy and business development initiatives
• Manage complex, high-value projects from concept to completion
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and quality across mechanical engineering outputs
• Lead and develop engineering teams, providing technical leadership and mentorship
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to growth opportunities
• Mentoring and overseeing a small team of Junior Design Engineers
• Allocating design work throughout the team
• Assisting with creating product layouts and manufacturing drawings using customer specification and recommendations
• Generate assembly and detailed production drawings with the use of Autodesk Inventor
• Produce clear build processes to technicians
• Attend and input at various project meetings with team and customers
• Solve problems and produce new concepts
• Manage suppliers and procurement of bill of materials
• Use innovation to research latest ideas and techniques

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (BEng, MEng or equivalent)
• Proficient using 3D modelling such as Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks
• Experience working in Electrical environment
• Extensive experience within a Mechanical Design Engineering role
• Qualifications within a mechanical engineering related subject are desirable