Senior Mechanical Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Nicholas Associates
£50 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role in South Yorkshire involves leading complex engineering projects from concept to commissioning, requiring significant experience in mechanical design. The position demands proficiency in 3D CAD software and strong communication skills, with a focus on compliance and budget management. This is a hybrid contract role, necessitating at least three days per week in the office. Immediate start is required, and candidates must hold a UK passport for security clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver complex engineering projects from concept to commissioning.
- Utilize strong knowledge of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing methods.
- Produce 3D CAD designs and 2D drawings to industry standards.
- Approve technical documentation for compliance and client submission.
- Manage budgets and assess cost implications for projects.
- Produce and review engineering calculations and substantiation reports.
- Communicate effectively across departments and with clients.
- Organize and manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
Key Skills:
- Significant experience in mechanical design engineering.
- Proven track record in delivering engineering projects.
- High proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Organizational and detail-oriented capabilities.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or working towards it.
- Experience in Defence, Nuclear, Aerospace, or Infrastructure sectors.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., CE marking, UKCA).
- Understanding of automation and integrated mechanical-electrical systems.
- Experience in Finite Element Analysis and associated software (e.g. ANSYS).
Salary (Rate): £50.00/hr
City: South Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Engineering
Position : Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location : South Yorkshire
Hybrid : will need at least 3 days per week in office
Tenure : Contract
Rate : £40-50 hour
IR35 : Outside
Duration : 6 months
Start Date : Immediate
UK passport holders only due to need for security clearance
Requirements
- Significant experience in mechanical design engineering
- Proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects from concept to commissioning.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, materials, manufacturing methods, and design for assembly.
- High proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) and 2D drawing production to industry standards.
- Experience approving technical documentation for compliance and client submission.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, assess cost implications, and contribute to tendering.
- Skilled in producing and reviewing engineering calculations and substantiation reports.
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working across departments and with clients.
- Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams and priorities.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards professional registration.
- Experience in sectors such as Defence, Nuclear, Aerospace, or Infrastructure.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., CE marking, UKCA, Machinery Directive).
- Understanding of automation, moving machinery, and integrated mechanical-electrical systems.
- Experience in the design of structures and adherence to Eurocodes.
- Experience in Finite Element Analysis and associated software (e.g. ANSYS)