Senior Mechanical Engineer

Isaac Gracie; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing engineering support and consultancy services, focusing on the analysis of equipment through hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The successful candidate will engage in design reviews, prepare client quotations, and oversee project management from concept to completion. With the company experiencing significant growth, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior role within a motivated engineering department, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements. If you have a strong mechanical engineering background and are ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on FEA and analytical methods.
• Ability to manage projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of equipment using hand calculations and FEA.
• Prepare quotations and monitor time and costs for assigned tasks.
• Guide and supervise engineering staff during projects.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Mechanical Engineering

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

Engineering Software

Job description

Our client manufactures capital equipment for the oil and gas and renewable sectors. Due to the successful development of new products, they have successfully secured key contracts for the business and as such they are now keen to hire an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide an engineering support service within their engineering department and an engineering consultancy service to their customers. The business has grown considerably over the last few months, and you will be joining an experienced and highly motivated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysis of equipment by hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Analysis using FEA and fatigue life assessments.
• Complete results and reports following analysis in a timely manner.
• Actively progress and manage assigned tasks from concept to completion.
• Where appropriate, reporting progress to clients along with documentation of work.
• Preparation of quotations for clients.
• Monitoring of time and costs throughout the duration of each assigned task.
• Checking and approval of drawings, documents, reports and calculations to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Actively take part in design reviews.
• Provide guidance, direction and supervision to engineering staff.

The position offers flexible hybrid working and the client is happy to consider mechanical engineers with relevant experience looking to step up into a senior engineering role.