Lead Mechanical Engineer

ASSYSTEM

About The Position

Your future team: Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer with a passion for leading teams and delivering cutting-edge solutions in a highly regulated industry? We are looking for an experienced professional to take ownership of mechanical and structural design, provide technical leadership, and drive projects to successful completion. If you thrive in a dynamic, problem-solving environment, this role is for you! Your missions: 🎯 Lead and mentor engineering teams, ensuring high-quality technical solutions that meet customer requirements. 🎯 Oversee the mechanical design process, including bespoke mechanical handling systems, lifting equipment and accessories, from concept through to manufacture. 🎯 Manage the development, review, and checking of technical documentation, including verification of design reports, detailed design drawings, technical files, calculations, and compliance documentation. 🎯 Provide technical guidance and risk assessment, identifying and mitigating challenges before they impact project timelines. 🎯 Collaborate with project managers, other lead engineers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution. 🎯 Work with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and FEA tools. 🎯 Engage with the supply chain, liaising with vendors to specify and develop mechanical components. 🎯 Ensure compliance with industry regulations, such as Machinery Safety Regulations and LOLER.

Requirements

BEng (2:1 or higher) in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Proven experience in mechanical engineering within a highly regulated sector.
Strong Knowledge of design for fabrication, welding and manufacturing tolerancing. Specification of heavy industry design experience such as offshore, oil and gas, construction equipment, or similar
Strong knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering principles, including mechanical handling, design for manufacture and machinery design.
Ability to lead teams and delegate tasks effectively, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Chartered Engineered.
Experience with MathCAD FEA software (ANSYS, STAAD).
Experience with piping design software (Fluid Master / Fluid Flow, CAESAR.
Sole UK nationals only.
Must be eligible to gain SC clearance (can start on BPSS).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and requirements-led design is a plus.
Experience with NEC 4 contracts and risk identification is desirable.
Experience with BS EN 13001, BS EN 13155 or similar crane related standards is desirable.
Experience with hydraulics and control systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor engineering teams, ensuring high-quality technical solutions that meet customer requirements.
Oversee the mechanical design process, including bespoke mechanical handling systems, lifting equipment and accessories, from concept through to manufacture.
Manage the development, review, and checking of technical documentation, including verification of design reports, detailed design drawings, technical files, calculations, and compliance documentation.
Provide technical guidance and risk assessment, identifying and mitigating challenges before they impact project timelines.
Collaborate with project managers, other lead engineers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
Work with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and FEA tools.
Engage with the supply chain, liaising with vendors to specify and develop mechanical components.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, such as Machinery Safety Regulations and LOLER.