Lead Mechanical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Lead and guide engineering teams, delivering high-quality technical solutions that align with customer needs.

• Supervise the mechanical design process, encompassing custom mechanical handling systems, lifting equipment, and accessories, from initial concept through to production.

• Oversee the creation, review, and validation of technical documentation, ensuring the accuracy of design reports, detailed design drawings, technical files, calculations, and compliance records.

• Offer technical expertise and risk assessment, proactively identifying and addressing challenges before they affect project schedules.

• Collaborate with project managers, fellow lead engineers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation.

• Utilize Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and FEA tools in project execution.

• Interact with the supply chain, communicating with vendors to define and develop mechanical components.

• Ensure adherence to industry regulations, including Machinery Safety Regulations and LOLER.

⛳️ Requirements

• BEng (2:1 or higher) in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical engineering within a highly regulated industry.

• Strong understanding of design for fabrication, welding, and manufacturing tolerances.

• Specification experience in heavy industry design, such as offshore, oil and gas, construction equipment, or related fields.

• Solid knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering principles, including mechanical handling, design for manufacture, and machinery design.

• Capability to lead teams and effectively delegate tasks, promoting a collaborative work atmosphere.

• Chartered Engineer status.

• Familiarity with MathCAD FEA software (ANSYS, STAAD).

• Experience with piping design software (Fluid Master / Fluid Flow, CAESAR).

• Awareness of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and requirements-led design is advantageous.

• Familiarity with NEC 4 contracts and risk identification is preferred.

• Knowledge of BS EN 13001, BS EN 13155, or similar crane-related standards is preferred.

• Experience with hydraulics and control systems is advantageous.

• Only UK nationals are eligible.

• Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance (can initially start on BPSS).

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

• 8% company pension contributions.

• Healthcare cash plan to reimburse expenses for dental, medical, and physical care.

• Coverage of professional and industry membership fees!