Lead Mechanical Engineer - Poole, United Kingdom - Premier Group Recruitment

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    Role- Lead Mechanical Engineer

    Salary- £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

    Type- Permanent

    Location- Poole (Hybrid / Remote working is available)

    My client is a specialist manufacturer within the Instrumentation sector. They are looking for a Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Poole on a permanent basis.

    The Lead Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

    • BSc / BEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar
    • 5 or more years of industry experience working in similar Mechanical or Design role
    • Ideally have some experience in a process industry, Fluid, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Aerospace or similar
    • Knowledge of rotating equipment, SPM, valves, pumps, actuators, pneumatics, gauges, piping etc
    • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and instrumentation
    • Excellent proficiency with CAD software – SolidWorks or similar
    • Strong R&D, FEA and CFD skills
    • Proven ability to drive Engineering development
    • Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
    • The ability to understand system requirements
    • Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
    • Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
    • Able to travel nationally and internationally on occasion

    The Lead Mechanical Engineer role will involve:

    • Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
    • Working within the R&D multi-disciplinary team
    • Leading client projects to convert ideas into designs
    • Working on new product concepts
    • Perform development activities and find new mechanical solutions
    • Being involved in the product design and development process using CAD
    • Working with high precision instrumentation products
    • Modelling, analysis and the development of mechanisms
    • Involved in building and developing prototypes
    • Conducting design reviews
    • Producing the relevant documentation that is required
    • Driving continuous improvement

    If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.