Mechanical Systems Engineer

GE Vernova; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to design and test unique power systems. Ideal candidates will have a degree in mechanical engineering and experience in the marine or naval defense sectors. Responsibilities include generating specifications, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing test operations. Offering flexible working arrangements and an attractive compensation package.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development & training

Attractive compensation package

Personalized flexible benefits

Company pension contribution

Private health insurance

Life assurance

34 days vacation including national holidays

Qualifications

• Firm grasp of mechanical engineering concepts in industrial marine or naval defence domains.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team and take practical approach to test platform design.
• High focus on accuracy, quality of work, and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify equipment and systems for testing operations.
• Collaboratively produce engineering documentation and participate in technical meetings.
• Review and analyze data from multiple sources for technical reports.

Skills

Mechanical Design

System Design

FEA

ASME Codes & Standards

CAD

Mechanical Knowledge

Creo

SolidWorks

HVAC Design

Autodesk Inventor

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant subject

Tools

AutoCAD

Similar CAD software

Job description

Job Description Summary

The MPTF Mechanical Systems Engineering team are responsible for delivering programmes of testing and supporting all mechanical engineering activities at the Marine Power Test Facility (MPTF).

The Mechanical Systems Engineer is involved throughout the design, installation and commissioning of dedicated test‑beds. You will use and develop your key skills, knowledge and practical experience to design and specify equipment and systems, create test scenarios, manage test operations and solve problems thereby supporting the delivery of class‑leading Power System solutions. The role provides a key technical expertise interface to the customer.

In this role you will :

• Have the opportunity to work on one of the most unique power system design and test facilities in the world supporting major UK infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with Customers, Suppliers, third‑party stakeholders and multi‑disciplinary colleagues to drive engineering excellence and deep collaboration.
• Support or perform Power System vibration studies and analysis using simulation software such as Dyrobes.
• Generate main and balance‑of‑plant equipment specifications, functional and test documents for generators, motors, gearboxes, couplings, lubrication systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, auxiliaries etc.
• Ensure system designs comply with requirements relevant health & safety, international standards where applicable.
• Collaboratively produce clear and concise engineering documentation. Manage the engineering review cycle and host and present technical meetings with domain experts.
• Provide technical input to participate in commissioning and to contribute to testing operations.
• Review and analyse data from multiple sources, prepare technical reports demonstrating validation and verification.

We are looking for a professional engineer who :

• Has a firm grasp of mechanical engineering concepts with applicable transferable equipment or systems level knowledge & experience with ideally industrial marine or naval defence domain experience.
• Can work in a multi‑disciplinary team with a wide experience of integrating mechanical systems.
• Can work initiatively on challenges, problem solving, ambitious, highly motivated and driven to succeed with a lean mindset.
• Can take a practical approach to the design and implementation of test platforms.
• Has working knowledge of marine classification societies IEC, MIL or DEF standards.
• Has expertise in one or more of the following areas: diesel engines, electrical machines, fluid systems, vibration analysis, structural engineering – are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrates a high focus on accuracy and quality of work with great attention to detail and excellent awareness of safety in the development of designs.
• Has experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD or similar.
• Has a basic level of electrical engineering knowledge.

Qualification Requirements :

• Minimum of a Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant subject; relevant experience would be beneficial.
• Is a sole UK National and holds or is eligible to obtain UK security clearance to SC level.
• Working towards or hold CEng qualification.

You can expect from us :

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career development & training.
• Attractive compensation package.
• Flexible benefits you can personalise.
• Company pension contribution; income protection; private health insurance; life assurance; healthy lifestyle account.
• 34 days vacation including national holidays.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

Key Skills

Mechanical Design,System Design,FEA,ASME Codes & Standards,CAD,Mechanical Knowledge,Creo,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,Autocad,HVAC Design,Autodesk Inventor

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1