Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Design & Mentorship

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to manage mechanical design projects and mentor the mechanical team. This role involves overseeing the design process, ensuring compliance with standards, and preparing working designs for projects. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong knowledge of design principles, and proficiency in CAD software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Benefits include a negotiable salary, hybrid working options, and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary Profit Share scheme

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of BS/IEC standards.
• Proficiency in mechanical design principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and assist with the development of the mechanical team.
• Manage day-to-day workload of the Mechanical Department.
• Oversee design processes including drawings and BOM.
• Ensure designs comply with BS/IEC standards.
• Prepare working designs for projects.

Skills

Mentoring

Mechanical design principles

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Sage 200

Job description

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to manage mechanical design projects and mentor the mechanical team. This role involves overseeing the design process, ensuring compliance with standards, and preparing working designs for projects. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong knowledge of design principles, and proficiency in CAD software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Benefits include a negotiable salary, hybrid working options, and a generous holiday allowance.