Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Barnton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex projects from concept through detailed design, testing and completion. You will mentor less experienced engineers and drive continuous improvement in design practices.

You will own 2D/3D CAD deliverables, perform stress and thermodynamics calculations, and ensure designs meet customer specs and international standards. A Chartered Engineer status is advantageous and UK driving is required.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or higher in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• At least 5 years' post-graduate engineering experience with concept and detailed mechanical design.
• SolidWorks preferred and strong CAD capability for 2D drawings.
• Experience with detailed manufacturing drawings and design verification.
• Knowledge of stress analysis to ASME VIII, API 6A and/or API 17D.
• Understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics calculations.
• Knowledge or exposure to API 6A and API 17D.
• Experience with forging, machining, coating, fitting, welding and fabrication processes.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or progression toward it is advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office and holding a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities from concept to detailed design, testing and completion.
• Produce designs meeting customer specifications and applicable standards.
• Develop and improve existing products for performance, reliability and cost efficiency.
• Assist in concept design, prototyping and qualification testing for new products.
• Create high-quality 2D drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Perform engineering calculations including stress, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.

Skills

2D/3D CAD

SolidWorks

Leadership

Mentorship

Stress analysis

Communication

Education

HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering

BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Northwich, Cheshire

Employment Type: Permanent

Travel: Some UK travel and occasional working away may be required

The Role

An established engineering business is looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take a lead role in the delivery of complex mechanical engineering projects. You will take ownership of mechanical design deliverables from initial concept through detailed design, testing and completion. Working closely with the Engineering Team Lead and wider cross-functional teams, you will ensure designs meet customer specifications, technical standards, quality requirements and project objectives. As a senior member of the engineering team, you will also lead technical design reviews, provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers, and contribute to the continued improvement of engineering processes and product capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities from concept through to detailed design, testing and completion.
• Produce designs that meet customer specifications and relevant engineering standards.
• Develop and improve existing products to enhance performance, capability, reliability and cost effectiveness.
• Support the design and development of new products, including concept design, detailed design, prototyping and qualification testing.
• Produce high-quality 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Carry out engineering calculations, including stress analysis, fluid dynamics and thermodynamic calculations where required.
• Lead and contribute to technical design reviews.
• Produce technical reports covering designs, calculations, development activities and testing.
• Select appropriate materials in line with customer requirements and international standards.
• Supervise and support product testing and qualification activities.
• Complete and implement non-conformance reports and associated engineering actions.
• Respond to customer requests for engineering drawings and technical information.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding technical capabilities, manufacturing requirements and applicable standards.
• Provide technical engineering support to sales, manufacturing, assembly, service, quality, suppliers and customers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Support continuous improvement across engineering processes and design practices.
• Participate in relevant external audits.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company health, safety, quality and operational procedures.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in the concept and detailed design of mechanical equipment or components.

Essential / Preferred Experience

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering as a minimum; BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 5 years' post-graduate engineering experience, including concept and detailed mechanical design.
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD capability, with SolidWorks preferred.
• Fully proficient in producing detailed 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Experience completing mechanical engineering calculations and design verification.
• Knowledge of stress analysis calculations to ASME VIII, API 6A and/or API 17D.
• Understanding of fluid dynamic and thermodynamic calculations.
• Knowledge or practical exposure to API 6A and API 17D.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes including forging, machining, coating, fitting, welding and fabrication.
• Working towards or already holding Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through the IMechE would be advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes

You will be a self-motivated and organised engineer who is comfortable taking technical ownership of projects while working collaboratively with others. Strong communication and time-management skills are important, alongside the ability to mentor engineers and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders. The business is looking for someone who takes pride in producing technically robust engineering solutions and who is keen to contribute to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and the development of the wider engineering team.

Health & Safety

The successful candidate will be expected to take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment, following relevant procedures, using equipment appropriately and complying with PPE and site requirements at all times.