Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Greater Manchester / Merseyside
Salary: £60,000 £100,000

Are you a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with senior-level experience designing pressure vessels, valves or other pressure equipment?

Do you have strong experience with mechanical calculations, stress analysis and FEA?

Are you looking for a senior position where you can take ownership of projects, work directly with clients and help shape the future of an established engineering business?

What's in it for you?
£60,000 £100,000 salary, depending on experience
Lead role within an established engineering consultancy
Direct client exposure and opportunities to develop new business
Opportunity to influence engineering processes and ways of working
Scope to help shape the future growth of the business

What will you be doing?
Lead the engineering design of pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, valves and associated equipment
Prepare and check engineering calculations using Design by Rule and Design by Analysis methodologies
Carry out stress analysis, hand calculations and FEA, ideally using ANSYS
Check and sign off fabrication drawings produced by designers and draughtsmen
Take ownership of projects from initial client contact through to delivery of the engineering work package
Liaise directly with clients throughout projects and build strong working relationships
Support the development of new business and identify opportunities with existing and new clients
Lead, support and develop engineers within the team
Maintain, update and develop in-house Excel-based calculation tools and engineering programmes

Where will you be doing it?
You'll be joining an established engineering consultancy specialising in the design and analysis of pressure equipment and associated mechanical systems. Following a recent change in ownership, the business is growing and looking for an experienced engineer to take a leading role in the technical and commercial development of the team.

What will you need?
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
Chartered Engineer status
5+ years' relevant mechanical design experience
Senior-level experience designing pressure vessels, valves or other pressure equipment
Strong experience with mechanical engineering calculations and stress analysis
Experience with FEA / Design by Analysis; ANSYS would be particularly beneficial
Good understanding of relevant design codes and standards
Comfortable taking ownership of projects and dealing directly with clients
Strong communication and leadership skills

It would be beneficial if you have:
Knowledge of pressure vessel design codes and international standards/directives
Experience with PD5500 and/or ASME VIII Division 1
Experience with EN 14105 and API 650
Experience designing steelwork
Experience using PV Elite or similar vessel design software
Experience developing or working with Excel-based engineering calculation tools

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