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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Gold Group Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Lead Mechanical Engineer located in Bristol with a hybrid working model, requiring two days on-site every fortnight.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £52,000 to £61,500, complemented by benefits such as overtime, a 14% pension, and 25 days of holiday.
  • Candidates should have a background in Mechanical Engineering with experience in Rotator Machinery, Components, or Fluid Dynamics, and must be educated to degree level in engineering or related fields.
  • The role involves leading the development of mechanical systems for nuclear submarines, collaborating with engineers and suppliers, and mentoring junior staff.
  • Applicants should possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform complex engineering calculations, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Job Description: Lead Mechanical EngineerLocation: Bristol - Hybrid Working - 2 days on site per fortnightSalary: £52,000 - £61,500 + Benefits: Overtime, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more!

Industry: Defence, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

You will be joining the Mechanical Engineering Discipline group who deliver crucial ship services, and crew life support capabilities, equipment and componentry for the current and next generation of naval vessels.

What the role of the Lead Mechanical Engineer entails:Some of the main duties of the Lead Mechanical Engineer will include:

  • Leveraging your Mechanical Engineering experience, to lead development of mechanical engineering systems, equipment and components as part of a nuclear submarine
  • Work with other engineers, suppliers and manufacturing teams to deliver mechanical engineering systems, equipment and components which integrate into a complex array of cross-functional interactions
  • Engaging and building relationships with suppliers to develop and capture equipment and component specifications that meet the challenging demands of the product
  • Working directly with the customer to develop requirements and acceptance criteria based on operational scenarios, use cases and other design considerations
  • Taking lead for performing and reviewing engineering calculations and analysis to make decisions and demonstrate system performance
  • Co-ordinating, managing and leveraging a wide stakeholder base to solve complex engineering problems and make responsible engineering decisions

What experience you need to be the successful Lead Mechanical Engineer:

  • Mechanical Engineering background in Rotator Machinery, Components or Fluid Dynamics
  • Experience of applying mechanical engineering in different products / or at different stages of a product lifecycle
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • An interest in problem solving
  • Ability to solve complex engineering calculations
  • Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science Subjects

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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