Senior Mechanical Engineer – Rail

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work in a fast-paced design environment. You will be responsible for solving complex engineering problems, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with quality systems. Ideal candidates will have solid experience with Solidworks and Ansys, along with a relevant degree and a proactive attitude towards safety and design.

Qualifications

• Experienced and competent Mechanical/Electrical Engineer.
• Ability to produce accurate calculations, models, drawings, specifications.
• Good understanding of metallurgy and fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work accurately on projects ensuring maximum efficiency.
• Identify any design issues and changes as soon as they arise.
• Manage safety by design, ensuring compliance with all procedures.

Skills

Solidworks

Ansys

Design Risk Assessments

Microsoft IT systems

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Tools

StaadPro

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Rail

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

Requirements and Qualifications

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