Senior Mechanical Engineer

Omega; Fareham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free on-site parking

On-site restaurant and Starbucks

Pension scheme up to 10%

Employee Resource Groups

Wellbeing program

Massage chair wellness room

Employee discounts

Income protection

Share buying scheme

Volunteering day off

Changing rooms, showers and lockers

Job summary

Omega Resource Group in Fareham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a site-based team delivering mechanical solutions for aerospace projects. You will balance schedule, quality, and cost while adhering to company processes and standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead the mechanical team, manage requirements, and drive continuous improvement across the department. The role offers a competitive salary with bonus and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive leadership experience in mechanical engineering projects.
• Proven track record of managing projects from conception to completion.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, processes and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with focus on quality and innovation.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions to meet project requirements within schedule, quality and cost constraints.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers, suppliers, and colleagues in mechanical, systems and hardware disciplines.
• Manage formal requirements for mechanical systems and demonstrate compliance through design descriptions and verification methods.
• Prepare work estimates and project plans, track progress, and adapt as projects develop.
• Mentor and develop apprentices, interns and engineers to grow department capacity and lead by example.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process improvements and tool enhancements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Contract: Permanent

Location: Fareham

Salary: Competitive + Bonus

Role Overview – Senior Mechanical Engineer

Our leading global engineering client are on the look out for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team at their site based in Fareham. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing a number of solutions to execute requirements for both project needs across the aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities - Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Develop engineering solutions to meet project requirements, including schedule, quality, and cost considerations, while adhering to company processes.


• Work with internal and external customers, suppliers, and colleagues in mechanical, systems, and hardware disciplines


• Manage formal requirements allocated to mechanical systems, validate these requirements according to industry standards, and demonstrate compliance through design descriptions and verification methods (e.g., testing, inspection, analysis).


• Compile work estimates and plans to support project managers. Proactively track progress, update plans, and adapt as projects develop.


• Mentor and develop apprentices, undergraduate interns, graduate engineers, and non-senior engineers to enhance their skills and increase department capacity. Lead the mechanical team by example, providing motivation and support as a subject matter expert.


• Actively contribute to and lead continuous improvement initiatives within the department, including process improvements, tool enhancements, and efficient ways of working within industry regulations.

Key Experience & Requirements - Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field


• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in a leadership role


• Proven track record of successfully managing engineering projects from conception to completion


• Strong understanding of engineering principles, processes, and best practices


• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and quality


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams and disciplines


• Experience in mentoring and developing junior engineers

What we can offer - Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Career development and opportunities to progress


• Free on-site car parking


• An on-site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food


• Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution


• Employee Resource Groups to represent and promote our diversity and inclusion


• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing


• Multi-faith room / Wellness room with massage chair


• Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services


• Income Protection


• Share Buying scheme


• Annual volunteering day off


• On-site changing rooms, showers and lockers