Senior Mechanical Engineer

Anonymous; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to manage daily operations of the engineering team. This role involves overseeing various engineering tasks, supporting junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with mechanical and rail engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, including a minimum of 15 years in the field and significant team management experience. Strong technical communication skills and a hands-on approach are crucial.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of professional engineering experience.
• 5 years of managing an engineering team.
• Knowledge of BS 8888 technical product documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering team and oversee workshop activity.
• Conduct mechanical engineering experience related to system failure analysis.
• Review and approve work from other engineers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on and proactive approach

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC/HND qualification in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Autodesk Inventor

Team Centre

Job description

Overview

We are searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to manage the engineering team on a day to day basis, in relation to workload and Engineers workshop activity. As senior mechanical engineer you will report to the Head of Engineering and provide an additional layer of engineering and technical knowledge, experience and assurance.

Position Responsibilities

• To have mechanical engineering experience, in relation to component and system failure analysis.
• To have a willingness to support the business from a hands on engineering perspective including: overseeing condition assessments, preparation for FAIs, warranty claim investigation, problem solving, creating method statements, creating component overhaul and reclamation instructions, test procedures, support with material analysis and comparisons, report reviewing and sign off, (list is indicative but not exhaustive)
• Be accountable for the delivery of their own work and the review and approval of work from other members of the engineering team
• To have the ability to review drawings and designs created from reverse or re-engineering projects for mechanical components and systems
• To support junior engineers and workshop fitters across their range of tasks
• Assist and identify training requirements, ensuring the team continue their development in general engineering, product knowledge, safety, confidence, attitudes, processes; skills, standards, etc
• Assist purchasing and quality with approval of new supplier selection and assessment
• Assist with the improvement, development, implementation and management of engineering processes in safety critical environments
• To understand and work within a range of requirements including British / ISO / RISAS standards applicable to mechanical and rail engineering systems.
• To deputise for the Head of Engineering in their absence

Required Skills & Experience

• HNC/HND qualification (or equivalent) in a mechanically biased engineering discipline
• A minimum of 15 years professional engineering experience, including 5 years of managing an engineering team
• Knowledge of various industries ranging from heavy Engineering, Rail - Marine, Power Generation and Oil -Gas sectors. Knowledge of mechanical driveline and connecting products and systems these may include, high speed gearboxes, cardan shafts, highly flexible couplings, rail couplers, cooler groups would be advantageous but not essential
• An understanding of CAD packages such as Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor and Team Centre.
• Knowledge of design and ability to review design proposals and drawings for quality and accuracy.
• Knowledge of BS 8888 technical product documentation and specification
• Should have a HANDS-ON, flexible, positive, adaptable and proactive approach, that can be used to support junior engineers and work shop technicians
• Commercial awareness - understanding the impact of engineering actions and decisions on current contracts and future business
• Excellent communication skills on a technical level with both internal and external customers