Senior Mechanical Engineer

Quest Global Engineering Limited; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stevenage is seeking a Mechanical Handling Engineer to provide technical support within nuclear and marine environments. Candidates should have at least 3 years of mechanical engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field. Responsibilities include supporting project documentation and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role promises an opportunity for personal growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Proficiency in understanding/production of electrical/mechanical engineering drawings.
• Experience in the design process and producing evidence of the design and substantiation of systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mechanical Engineering lead and customer to understand requirements.
• Scope, design and propose modifications to existing assets or new facilities.
• Provide technical input to project documentation, risk assessments and progress reporting.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Knowledge of cranes and lifting equipment

Proficient with CAD software

Ability to work in ambiguous environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree or working towards Chartered Engineer status

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

Job description

Overview

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the worlds fastest growingengineeringservices firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty–five–year–old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe thatengineeringhas the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven todesign, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are reallyengineeringis a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then were eager to hear from you.

We are looking to expand ourMechanical Engineeringcapability in all levels of experience and are keen to hear from you if you feel youre ready to take the next step in your career.

You must be a Sole UK National and qualify for Security Clearance.

Job Description

TheMechanicalHandling Engineerwill work collaboratively with the Customer within theMechanicalHandling and Building Services teams to providetechnical supporton non–nuclearandnuclearmechanicalhandling assets and facilities within the Devonport Dockyard site; for example, cranes,lifting equipmentand maintenance facilities. This role may include but is not limited to: supporting theMechanical Engineeringlead in key delivery projects, providing professional and flexibletechnical supportto the ongoing operations and maintenance of DRDL extantmechanicalhandling assets, ensuring that allmechanicalaspects of facility modifications, redesigns and new infrastructure are scoped, developed and delivered to meet operational requirements, safety standards and compliance obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support theMechanical Engineeringlead and customer to understand requirements and providemechanical engineeringsupport.
• Periodic reviews of maintenance regimes and activities. Specifying replacement equipment/components and supporting the production of configuration documentation for permanent modifications.
• Scope,designand propose modifications to existing assets or new facilities based on customer needs and system limitations. Engage in the full lifecycle development ofmechanicalprojects, fromconceptual designthrough to implementation and maintenance.
• Maintaining configuration oftechnicaldrawings and documentation. Assessing and approvingtechnical documentationprior to customer submission, ensuringtechnical, regulatory and safety considerations have been addressed.
• Work with other disciplines, teams and stakeholders to delivermechanicalsupport for multi–discipline infrastructure projects. Support theplanning and executionof installation, commissioning and testing phases as needed.
• Providetechnicalinput toproject documentation, risk assessments and progress reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree (minimum) inMechanical Engineeringor a closely related discipline; Masters degree or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Typically 3+ years of relevantmechanical engineeringexperience in a highly regulated industry (e.g.,nuclear, maritime, infrastructure,oil and gasetc. ).
• Knowledge and awareness of cranes, crane safety and associatedmechanicalhandling systems Proficient with electrical CAD software and tools such asETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
• Proficiency in understanding/production of electrical/mechanical engineeringdrawings
• Proficiency in understanding/production of hand calculations/FEA
• Experience in thedesignprocess and producing evidence of thedesignand substantiation of systems and components.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments, working with a customer–first approach and providing flexibility to changing requirements.

Desirable Attributes

• Good Communication skills – Makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• Understanding ofnuclearindustry and/or other safety critical environments. Experience in working in a dockyard, marine, Defence or MoD environments particularly with asset lifecycle support.
• Experience of cranes/lifting equipmentand crane operations, especially safety critical and safety related systems.
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical/hydraulic systemsas typical to cranes and hauling equipment
• Knowledge ofmechanicalbuilding services, includingHVAC, compressed air, water systems and thermal/fluid systems