Senior Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago

West Sussex, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

Key Responsibilities:

- Demonstrate innovative design skills in electro-mechanical mechanisms and precision machinery.
- Act as the technical lead within a small, mixed-discipline project design team, delivering quality design solutions within cost, time, and quality constraints.
- Lead the creation of designs in 3D CAD using SolidWorks software.
- Collaborate with the team to perform classical engineering analysis on designs, including stress, fatigue, and vibration, using both conventional methods and computer simulations.
- Conduct lab testing to verify and ensure design outputs meet the required design inputs.
- Lead and develop engineering reports to support new product designs, failure investigations, and other formal documentation to fulfill customer requirements.
- Work closely with wider engineering teams to integrate electronic, control, and drive systems into equipment designs.
- Provide support for production, testing, and field engineering teams, as well as assist sales teams with bids and quotations.
- Work alongside project managers and sales teams to provide time estimates for design activities and track progress.
- Assist the Sales Team in preparing proposals, quotations, and sales literature.
- Take responsibility for the timely delivery of project outputs within defined deadlines.

### Skills & Experience

**Essential**
- Experience in designing complex mechanisms and structures.
- Proven ability to design systems from original concept to production, taking a lead role.
- Expertise in analyzing loads and designing solutions for drive mechanisms and motor systems.
- Understanding of machining, casting, fabrication, and moulding techniques.
- Experience with 3D CAD systems (ideally SolidWorks).
- Strong grasp of the technical aspects of the work and related activities.
- Ability to lead a project design team, manage workload, and oversee design outputs.

**Desirable**
- Experience in designing for harsh environments.
- Background in Defence or related sectors, particularly in R&D and manufacturing, such as scientific equipment, special-purpose machinery, or high-end customization.
- Experience in coaching and talent development within a team.
- Previous experience in a senior-level role, preferably within a small or medium-sized company.

### Personal Attributes

- A flair for innovation, new concept designs, and a passion for mechanical engineering.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce reports and participate in formal design reviews.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work well both in a team and autonomously when required.
- Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proficient in performing engineering calculations.
- Experience in a continuous improvement environment, with a personal drive for improvement.

### Work-Life Balance:

- 37.5-hour working week.
- Lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
- 28 days of annual leave.
- Christmas closure.
- Holiday purchasing scheme.

### Benefits:

- Group pension plan with matched contributions up to 5%.
- Income protection and Employee Assistance Programmes.
- Life assurance policy with bereavement counseling and probate helpline.
- Company share incentive plan and save-as-you-earn scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including access to a wellbeing app, mental health support, and regular activities.
- Regular sports and social activities.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Reward platform with high street discounts and employee benefits.
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Great working environment with free onsite parking at all locations.

### Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of the business, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Proof of identity, employment history, right to work in the UK, and UK residency for at least five years will be required

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