Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

1 day ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom westlakesrecruit Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Westlakes Recruit

Location: Glasgow

Job Type: Contract or Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Glasgow. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of design solutions using AutoCAD / Inventor and will direct engineers/designers in the production of complex design solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop design solutions using AutoCAD / Inventor
  • Direct engineers/designers in the production of complex design solutions
  • Produce simple calculations and direct engineers/designers in the production of complex calculations
  • Check the work of others to ensure that design deliverables are produced to a high standard and compliant with all relevant internal and client procedures
  • Produce technical documents such as Basis of Design, Testing Strategies/Schedules, Method Statements, etc.
  • Take ownership of design deliverables throughout the design, construction, installation, commissioning, operations, and decommissioning phases of a project and ensure that the Design Intent is maintained
  • Produce and check CDM Risk Registers
  • Produce and check documentation required for Technical Files of new products/plant and equipment
  • Presentation of technical solutions to clients and others in both formal and informal settings, allowing for a broad range of technical knowledge in any audience
  • Present technical solutions at design reviews and HAZOPs
  • Support in the development of project safety case including HAZID and HAZOP attendance, production of basis of safety documents (Hazard Management Strategy) and engineering substantiation (design/engineering justification)
  • Develop estimates, deliverables required, and programme logic at bid/tender stage. Whilst also providing input in to cost to complete
  • Manage a team of engineers/designers to deliver the engineering scope as required by the project
  • Mentor a team of engineers/designers to improve their own skill sets and enhance the company's capabilities
  • Develop and manage/maintain good working relationships with key counterparts in client or partner organisations
  • Producing and assessing concessions and technical queries
  • Preparing and reviewing quality plans for single discipline work packages

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • Chartered Member of the IMechE (preferred)
  • Detailed knowledge of standards, regulations, codes, and directives and how they should be applied
  • Proven knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to mechanical design
  • Strong knowledge in the production of Technical Files for new products/plant and equipment
  • Detail design knowledge of mechanical mechanisms or bespoke equipment for Nuclear use
  • Knowledge of relevant drawing standards BS8888, BS5070, and BS EN
  • Relevant experience in the Nuclear Industry

About Us:

Westlakes Recruit is a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission-critical objectives. We are a smarter, faster, and more agile business with a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them. We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Why We're Different:

We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. As an equal opportunities business, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.



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