Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Staff – Salary + Shares + Benefits – East Riding of Yorkshire

Our leading engineering client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their organization on a permanent staff basis.

Responsibilities:

• Technical authority and final approval of mechanical aspects of the design and construction.

• Team leader of the mechanical team;
  • developing and embedding company procedures,
  • managing team priories,
  • line management responsibility,
  • resource planning and recruitment.   

• Manage the interface between the mechanical team and other disciplines.
• Review design of Pressure Vessels, piping and components.
• Producing design calculations, materials selections, drawings, Bill of Materials, and equipment specifications in line with the applicable codes and standards.
• Mechanical sign off any design changes and implemented changes within the field as part of a management of change process.
• Support the development of the technical files, covering the design, supply, assembly and test requirements.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with fabricators and vendors, including vendor audits.
• Integrate with suppliers to source materials that meet design, cost and timescale requirements.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree qualified or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant subject.
• Significant previous experience of working as a Mechanical Engineer in a relevant industry.
• Previous experience of using 3D modelling and design software.
• Familiar with design and specification of equipment in accordance with typical design codes and governing legislation.
• Experience in the following areas is a bonus: solids handling systems, high temperature materials, fabrication, Finite Element Analysis, design validation, new product design.
• Experience and desire to develop junior team members.
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.