Lead Mechanical Engineer

Hello,

My client is one of the leading food processing equipment suppliers in the UK. They are currently in need of a Service Engineer. Peterborough based, but with travel both within the UK and overseas. They are in need of a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their site in Peterborough.

ROLE: You will lead a small team of mechanical design engineers, especially for the Bakery sector. This role requires hands-on technical design leadership, in addition to managing the team workload, communication, quality, and long-term professional development of your team.

DUTIES:

Technical:

* Provide technical direction to the team, producing sound engineering solutions to engineering problems, backed up with design analysis where appropriate

* Develop and implement innovative solutions to problems incorporating the latest materials, manufacturing processes and technology to drive the product range forward

* Manage product developments, ensuring changes are controlled and implemented across the product range to maintain a standard equipment offering

* Take overall design responsibility for projects assigned to the team and manage them from project launch to completion ensuring all project deliverables are met

* Ensure all required design standards and legislation are met and that supporting documentation is produced and approved

* Take responsibility for equipment quality, resolving any design problems found during manufacturing or commissioning

* Coordinate technical support to sales to help produce accurate project proposals and to manage project risk

* Ensure designs comply to companies standards and quality procedures

* Support and where appropriate lead mechanical testing in the factory and/or on site

* Actively share knowledge across the department to enable learnings to improve all product sectors and to promote a common approach

* Ensure commercial implications are considered and understood when decisions are made by the team, including business risk, quality, cost and schedule

Team management:

* Direct day-to-day management of team members

* Recruitment and training plans for direct reports as well as mentoring of junior engineers

* Management of project design cost, schedule and quality

* Review and provide feedback on prospects incl. schedule, design hours and project risk

* Deputise for the Engineering Manager or other Lead Sector Engineers when needed

* Drive and be a role model for the company values & behaviours

* To be aware of and follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures, in respect of self and others

SKILLS:

* A degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or above) or equivalent

* Strong hands-on experience in design, analysis and testing of mechanical systems

* Experience in a relevant area experience of capital equipment: Food & Beverage, O&G, Pharmaceuticals

* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to develop innovative solutions

* Prior management experience is an advantage, but not essential.

* Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise accordingly

* Ability to use 3D drawing packages and PLM Software, and to check mechanical calculations,

* Customer-oriented and commercially aware

LOCATION: PETERBOROUGH

SALARY: UP TO £50,000 PER ANNUM

PLEASE RESPOND TO ME WITH YOUR MOST UP TO DATE CV TO BE CONSIDERED

Kind Regards,

Maria Roque - Recruitment Consultant