Senior Mechanical Engineer – Rail

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Hull is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will mentor graduate engineers and ensure compliance with quality standards while working on complex design projects in sectors like Energy and Nuclear. A degree in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in Solidworks and Ansys are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experienced and competent Mechanical/Electrical Engineer.
• Skilled in the use of Solidworks, Ansys, and StaadPro.
• Ability to produce accurate calculations, models, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Work accurately on projects ensuring maximum efficiency.
• Ensure all documentation is correctly produced and securely filed.
• Identify design issues and changes as soon as they become apparent.

Skills

Problem solving

Solidworks

Ansys

Microsoft IT systems

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Tools

StaadPro

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Rail

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Salary:

Location: Hull

Regions: North East, North of England, North West, West Midlands, Wiltshire, Yorkshire

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you must be able to think outside of the box and come up with simple, effective solutions to complex problems. You will be required to utilise software such as Solidworks and Ansys and work with the design and build team in a fast paced environment where quality counts. You will be responsible for your own work but also mentor graduate engineers and apprentices as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Work accurately on projects ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity, in accordance with the design briefs given
• Ensure all documentation is correctly produced in accordance with company and client procedures and securely filed
• Identify any design issues and changes as soon as they become apparent
• Work within the company’s ISO9001 quality systems
• Manage safety by design, ensuring compliance with all legal and company procedures and work with a positive and proactive attitude to safety

Qualifications and Experience

Person Specification

• Experienced and competent Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
• Skilled in the use of one or more of the following: Solidworks, Ansys and StaadPro
• The ability to produce accurate calculations, models, drawings, specifications and O&M manuals
• Ability to produce Design Risk Assessments
• Ability to work unsupervised when required
• Good understanding of metallurgy and fabrication techniques
• Problem solving
• Working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Competent use of Microsoft IT systems – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Committed to CPD and training

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified and preferably a Chartered Mechanical Engineer
• Prior experience in the design of access and maintenance platforms / gantries is essential; bridge gantry experience would be an advantage
• Experience in materials handling
• Knowledge of controls systems desirable
• Experience within some or all of the following sectors: Energy, Nuclear, Heavy Industry, Bridges, Slip-forming

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