Lead Mechanical Design EngineerWolverhampton£60.5k

Progressive Engineering and a European Engineering OEM Leaderin Complex Mechanical Handling, Process Systems & Machinery Engineering for Nuclear Applications are looking to recruit aLead Mechanical Design Engineerfor their Engineering & Manufacturing HQ near Wolverhampton, owing to project workload for 2024-2026+.

Based inWolverhamptonand reporting into theMechanical Design Manager, theLead Mechanical Design Engineerwill be responsible for the design & delivery of complex mechanical handling, machinery & process systems for heavy-regulated applications in the Nuclear Sector (including Defence, New Build, Modular Reactor & Fusion / Fission Energy Projects).

Specifically, theLead Mechanical Design Engineerwill be leading a small team of Design Engineers (circa 6-8)to deliver concept-engineered solutions against complex requirements through the design lifecycle (from Front End Engineering to Detailed Design production), ensuring that the designs meet the requirements of the project, is compliant against codes & standards and is delivered to time, specification & budget.

Qualification & Experience Required for Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering etc) Prior experience as Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead Design Engineer Full design lifecycle experience, taking designs through the gull design lifecycle, from concept through manufacture and commissioning Previous experience of leading and/or managing small teams of engineers (directly or indirectly) Prior DFM experience including Fabrication, Machining, Welding etc Experience in the mechanical design of Machinery, Mechanical Handling Systems, Hydraulics, Heavy Fabricated Structures, Landing Gear, Complex Mechanical Assemblies, Bulk Handling Systems, Oil & Gas Engineered Systems etc for regulated applications, such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Heavy Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Mining, Process Industry, Aerospace etc Previous design experience using 3D CAD, FEA Analysis Software and Hand Calculations to validate designs (stress & structural calculations etc). Conversant with British and European Technical and Legislative standards

For the successfulLead Mechanical Design Engineer, a competitive salary & package is on offer and thisLead Mechanical Design Engineerrole is commutable fromWolverhampton, Dudley, West Brom, Birmingham, Telford, Cannock, Stafford, Stourbridge &Dudley and my client also operates a hybrid & flexible working policy for its Engineers.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LEAD MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE IS A STAFF / PERMANENT POSITION

To be considered for thisLead Mechanical Design Engineerrole, please apply via the link below.

To find out more about Progressive please visitwww.progressiverecruitment.com

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