Chief Mechanical Engineer

Brief Overview

Role: Chief Mechanical Engineer
Role type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £Negotiable
Location: Warwickshire
Working type: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days working from home) + half-day Fridays

We are looking for a Chief Mechanical Engineer to develop fascinating projects in the field of electrified propulsion across a range of industries such as automotive, aerospace and defence.

You will be working with a business which is growing every year due to the great work which is done internally. You’ll be focusing on areas such as propulsion and actuation within the area of electrified technology. The projects range from very small to very large and apply to various fields such as land, air and water-based vehicles.

Responsibilities

Deliver projects, ensuring target margins or better
Propose innovative R&D
Approve 2D manufacturing drawings to standards
Support business development with project scopes, timelines, and cost estimates
Oversee advanced simulations and design tools for systems development
Develop industry-leading solutions to technical problems
Implement processes, ensuring quality and mentoring others
Manage cross-functional projects, maintaining budget and customer relationships
Build strategic relationships to grow revenue.
Support team development and contribute to quality systems
Marketing at forums, conferences, and in white papers
Handle proposals and quotes, managing project strategy and risks

Requirements

Extensive experience in transmission systems
Proficient in design and CAE analysis for rotating systems
Skilled in applying GD&T for various components
Proven success in system integration projects
Experience creating system proposals beyond Mechanical Engineering
Track record of solving complex technical problems
Strong technical reputation with customers and suppliers
Experience managing large, multi-discipline projects

Desirable skills (not essential)

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Expertise in drivetrain software (e.g., SMT MASTA, Romax, Creo, etc.)
Experience closing commercial opportunities
Familiarity with consultancy business practices

Benefits

25 days annual leave + U.K. bank holidays and the option to buy up to five more days
Vitality health insurance: full medical insurance with rewards including discounted gym membership, health checks, free cinema tickets, free coffee and much more
Life assurance, three times your salary
Pension, up to 5% matched employer contribution
Discretionary annual bonus
Electric vehicle scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Half-day Fridays
Casual dress code and free branded wear
Team performance and milestone celebration lunches
Fully funded family summer BBQ and Christmas party
Seasonal and celebratory treats in the office
Free fruit and hot drinks