Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
£28-33K depending on experience
My client is a market leader in the design and refurbishment of mining and tunnelling locomotives. They are currently looking to recruit a ‘for their in house CAD design office. Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, they will responsible for a team of designers, draughtspersons and sub-contractors.
- Plan, manage and prioritise the Mechanical Engineering workload
- Ensure effective liaison with all other areas of the business so as to support the completion of all contracts to customer satisfaction, budgets and timescales.
- Take a key role in product development.
- Liaise with the Manufacturing Department to ensure that designs are produced to customer requirements and are compliant with relevant Company design and manufacturing standards.
- Ensure the timely construction and availability of Bills of Materials.
- Lead value analysis activities associated with the mechanical products within the business to ensure the cost effectiveness of existing and new designs.
- Provide technical support to the customer both on and off site as required and to solve engineering related product problems.
- Produce engineering related calculations in support of designs.
- Take an original approach to problem solving, whilst maintaining a commercial awareness towards the design solution.
This is a senior position within the company and entails international travel, customer interface, product development and design.
The individual should be degree qualified, or equivalent, and ideally have experience in the Railway Industry and / or a strong working knowledge of Mobile Off-Road equipment. Knowledge of pneumatic & hydraulic systems, diesel engines and transmissions / gearboxes would be a great advantage. AutoCAD experience is essential as the position will involve design work and draughting.
Applicants need to demonstrate an ability to learn quickly and be able to bring fresh ideas to help move the product forward. The person should be technically competent and be able to think laterally when problem solving, especially on the shop floor or at a customers sites.
Benefits package for the right candidate will include an attractive salary, profit related bonus paid twice annually together with a contributory pension scheme and 33 days leave per annum.
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