Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Department:

Engineering

Reports To:

Engineering Manager

Objectives / Purpose of Job:

We are seeking a proactive and detail oriented individual to support the Engineering Manager in day-to-day operations of the engineering department.

Key Activities / Responsibilities:

Technical lead within a small, mixed discipline, project design team to produce quality design solutions in line with cost, time and quality requirements.
Take the lead with responsibility for timely delivery of outputs within defined deadlines.
CAD modelling of parts and assemblies.
Lead concept design and development of both new products and improvements to existing products.
Ensure that products comply with Standards and customer requirements.
Responsibility for design approval and final drawing release within SolidWorks PDM.
Generate engineering, documentation, eg. product requirements, product definition, P&IS, etc.
Discuss requirements with suppliers and select suitable OEM parts.
Investigate problems, identify root cause, and implement solutions.
Implement design changes via Change Note process.
Transfer new and updated designs into Production.
Provide support to other teams within the company, including Production and Service departments.
Familiar with maintaining Engineering Change processes.
Provide Mechanical Engineering leadership and supervision.
Other activities as directed by the Engineering Manager.

Company Values:

Consistently promote and embody Fire Testing Technology’s core values:

Qualifications / Training:

Essential

Ideally qualified with an HNC or higher, with proven industrial experience, in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience of leading small engineering projects.
Experience in New Product Development (design, build, test, release).
Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD design using weldments and sheet metal.
Minimum of 10 years work experience within mechanical engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Desirable

Experience with using engineering sciences / calculations / analysis as part of product design.
Working in a project oriented environment.
Able to manage multiple projects.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work both independently and within the team, within tight deadlines and target budgets.

Skills and Attributes

Have a flair for innovation, new concept designs and a passion for mechanical engineering.
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders to understand diverse and complex requirements.
Ability to fit in and work well both in a team and in working autonomously when required.

Apply for this vacancy submit your CV through to hr@fire-testing.com