Lead Mechanical Systems Structural Engineer

Description

• Ensuring issued documents have been reviewed and are of the required quality, with adherence to specifications and standards.
• Planning and executing relevant engineering activities to ensure projects attain on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets, including testing and documentation.
• Integration of large electro-mechanical systems to meet environmental and transversal requirements.
• Liaison with suppliers to produce quotations and support their site activities.
• Taking part in phase reviews, design reviews, ILS reviews, FMEA, and determining their attendees, objectives and next steps as well as acting as the review chairperson.
• Designing rotating machine systems of the highest quality, from the receipt of an order to handover to the customer, while complying with business procedures, standards, and regulations with a high focus on safety throughout.

Requirements

• An ability to collaborate and work as part of a wider engineering team.
• Sole British citizenship with a valid British Passport (“UK Eyes only”)
• Ability to lead a team of engineers.
• A basic understanding of electrical and power generation principles.
• Ability to perform basic structural design and calculations, structural design specifications and mechanical Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Proven track record of designing mechanical systems in a professional engineering environment.
• Some experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CREO or similar.
• A relevant degree In Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent qualifications.
• Prior experience on active magnetic bearings.
• A solid understanding of rotor dynamics, such as: torsional and lateral vibration, shaft lines, bearings, mechanical coupling, shock absorption.
• Experience in testing, verifying and validation of rotating equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of thermal and fluid dynamics.
• Some experience in project management or project planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possession of or being capable of obtaining SC level security clearance.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance