Senior Mechanical Engineer

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

SOUTH LONDON

PERMANENT

£60-70K

My client is a specialist for intelligent drive technology and systems as well as tailor-made services.

The position being recruited for is a Mechanical Engineer.

Core responsibilities.

To manage the engineering team on a day-to-day basis, in relation to workload and Engineers workshop activity.

To have mechanical engineering experience, in relation to component and system failure analysis.

To have a willingness to support the business from a hands-on Engineering perspective including: -overseeing condition assessments, preparation for FAIs, warranty claim investigation, problem solving, creating method statements, creating component overhaul and reclamation instructions, test procedures, support with material analysis and comparisons, report reviewing and sign off, (list is indicative but not exhaustive)

Be accountable for the delivery of their own work and the review and approval of work from other members of the engineering team.

To have the ability to review drawings and designs created from reverse or re-engineering projects for mechanical components and systems.

Support the Head of Engineering in setting and upholding the standards.

Professional Experience & Education

Experienced engineer with (as a minimum) an HNC/HND qualification (or equivalent) in a mechanically biased engineering discipline.

A minimum of 15 years professional engineering experience, including 5 years of managing an engineering team with a good balance of general engineering, reverse engineering, unit testing, problem solving, understanding technical process, report writing and review for technical investigations, review task management.

Knowledge of various industries ranging from heavy Engineering, Rail Marine, Power Generation and Oil - Gas sectors.

Knowledge of mechanical driveline and connecting products and systems these may include, high speed gearboxes, cardan shafts, highly flexible couplings, rail couplers, cooler groups would be advantageous but not essential

An understanding of CAD packages such as Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor and Team Centre.

Knowledge of design and ability to review design proposals and drawings for quality and accuracy.

Knowledge of BS 8888 technical product documentation and specification.

Should have a HANDS-ON, flexible, positive, adaptable, and proactive approach, that can be used to support junior engineers and workshop technicians.

New Employees must pass a Drugs and Alcohol related Medical upon starting within the Company.

Package Details: -

Permanent Contract

Monday Thursday, 8:30am to 16:30pm, Friday 8:30am 15:30pm a 36.5-hour working week.

£60k £70k (dependent on experience)

Annual Bonus (pro rata on year of joining)

25 days holiday (pro rata on joining)

Pensions 3% EE and 6% ER

Life Assurance

Salary/Bonus Sacrifice

Private Health Care

Dental Health Care

Cycle to work scheme.

If youre interested to find out more, please apply online now.