Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

AFECO - specialist engineering services, solutions and products; Havant; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a pioneering engineering firm, where you will lead mechanical design initiatives in the water sector. This role offers a chance to shape the future of water infrastructure, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions. You will be hands-on, ensuring seamless project execution through meticulous oversight and regular site visits. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and leave your mark in a vital industry!

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in mechanical design with innovative solution creation.
• Ability to lead projects ensuring designs meet client and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical designs and specifications, ensuring project execution.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to resolve design challenges.

Skills

Mechanical Design Expertise

Project Leadership

Technical Troubleshooting & Innovation

Collaboration & Coordination

Site Experience

Design Software Proficiency

Industry Background in Water, Oil & Gas, Construction

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

AFECO is a specialist engineering services, solutions, and products provider focusing on process, mechanical, electrical, and ICA engineering for the water and marine sectors. They offer tailored project delivery and support services, ranging from standalone packages to integrated turnkey solutions. With in-house technical and commercial expertise, AFECO aims to exceed clients' expectations by delivering value-engineered and innovative solutions.

About the role:

This is a brand new role and you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing mechanical designs and specifications, collaborating closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to fine-tune our proposals through to completion. You'll be hands on designing, which will extend to troubleshooting. Ensuring seamless project execution through meticulous oversight of documentation, and procedures. Plus, with regular site visits, you’ll tackle challenges head-on, ensuring smooth and timely resolutions.

Joining our newly established Design Hub means you’ll have the unique opportunity to leave your mark on a world-class team, especially within the dynamic and vital water industry. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to shape the future of water infrastructure, making a lasting impact on both AFECO and the industry itself. If you're passionate about building something innovative and leaving a legacy, this is your chance to lead the change!

Desired skills:

• Mechanical Design Expertise: A strong demonstrable foundation in mechanical design with the ability to create innovative solutions from scratch.
• Industry Background: Experience in Water, Oil & Gas, Construction or similar industries would be beneficial, but we are open to candidates with diverse experience from all aspects of physical design & engineering development.
• Project Leadership: Ability to lead and manage all aspects of a project, ensuring designs meet client needs and industry standards.
• Design Software Proficiency: Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar is essential including creation of Drawings for Manufacture & BOM's.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Innovation: Problem-solving skills and the ability to design with flexibility and creativity, happy to be hands on as required.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Site Experience: Comfortable visiting sites to verify design implementation and resolve issues as they arise.

Please note this role is based at our Havant offices, 5 days per week.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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