Chief Mechanical Engineer

Chief Mechanical Engineer - Good Salary - Permanent

Industrial and Off-Road Systems - South Derby Area - Heavy Platforms

A Chief Mechanical Engineer is required to join a market leading Innovative Industrial and Off-Road Systems Company that is nearly 100 years old and is a leading UK supplier with significant growth expectations. This is an exceptional time to join the organisation. The Chief Mechanical Engineer will be reporting to the Operations Director.

The Chief Mechanical Engineer will be part of a small but growing team, working on designs for Industrial Systems and related off-road products in the heavy platforms sector. The products and size of platforms vary depending on the project and end client and are powered by Diesel, electric, battery, or hybrid technologies. This opportunity is a chance to join a team that works closely with all employees, including the Directors, Engineers, and support personnel.

Chief Mechanical Engineer - Essential Criteria

1. Degree in a related subject (BEng, BSc) - Mechanical or Product Design Engineering
2. Ideally a Chartered Engineer
3. Experience within an engineering and product design environment
4. Ability to lead a small team of engineers
5. Ability to liaise with electrical engineers and other departments
6. Commutable to the South Derby area

Chief Mechanical Engineer - Key Responsibilities and Experience Required

1. To mechanically design products in 3D, including 2D detail production drawings
2. Update existing designs in conjunction with the electrical design engineers
3. Support the technical author as required
4. Able to work with an ERP system (Microsoft NAV or similar)
5. Able to work with associated Bills of Materials
6. Skilled with 3D CAD (ideally Autodesk Inventor or similar)
7. Skilled with hand calculations and FEA Design experience
8. Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and large fabrications
9. Experience with low volume product design
10. Able to support production with technical enquiries
11. Preferred experience in Industrial, Rail, Off-Road, or Heavy Platform product design

Hours and Holidays

37 hours/week
Flexitime/Hybrid working available if needed
7.30 - 16.00 Mon to Thurs
7.30 - 12.30 Fri
25 days + 8 statutory holidays

Other Benefits

After successful 3-month probationary period:
Pension 4% employer contribution (+ 4% employee contribution)
Death in Service equal to 4 x salary
Bonus scheme dependent on Company performance (Non-Contractual)
Flexible working scheme
Healthcare Group Scheme membership

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Chief Mechanical Engineer, then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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Job Info

Job Title: Chief Mechanical Engineer

Company: CV-Library

Location: Competitive

Posted:

Closes: Jan 11th 2025

Sector: Other

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time