Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

20 hours ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Nicholas Associates Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team at Nicholas Associates. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to lead product development and design projects.

Job Summary:

  • To lead product design, development, and detailing utilizing CAD software and other engineering skills/calculations.
  • To coordinate and mentor Designer Engineers, whilst maintaining responsibility for Projects within specific areas.
  • To develop the layout of areas of equipment, proposal layout, and basic engineering of new mechanical equipment based on Customer requests.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Accountable for the completion of 3D modelling, detail design, technical calculations, and product development as assigned by management utilizing the internal software and tools.
  2. Responsible for assigned portion of product design and development process, ensuring project schedules are maintained while following Company standards.
  3. Coordinate and mentor the Designer Engineers, whilst maintaining responsibility for Projects within specific areas, working closely with Project Engineers to reach assigned targets.
  4. Develop the layout of areas of equipment, proposal layout, and basic engineering of new mechanical equipment based on Customer requests.
  5. Carry out complex mechanical calculations.
  6. Oversee Design Engineers during the detail engineering stage.
  7. Participate in commercial/technical (basic and detail design) meetings worldwide, involving customer interaction and collaboration with other business units such as Civil, Piping, Automation.
  8. Assist Purchasing, Manufacturing, Erection, and Commissioning Departments during handling of developed engineering where necessary.
  9. Continuously monitor project progress, identify any areas of concern, escalate where necessary, and manage customer expectations.
  10. Support sales activities through drawing/document creation and on-site reverse engineering of products.
  11. Liaise with representatives from suppliers during technical evaluations of project solutions.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in 2D and 3D CAD required (Autodesk Inventor an advantage but not essential) within an OEM structured engineering department.
  • Knowledge of metallurgy, material science, heat treatment; specific knowledge in cutting, welding, heat treatment, and machining.
  • Experience with mechanical calculations (NX, MathCAD, Microsoft Excel).
  • Ability to read design/technical documentation freely.
  • Experience working in international groups with the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and work within a worldwide team environment.
  • Ability to prioritise workload, ensuring on-time delivery and results to Company standards while managing multiple projects.
  • Experience undertaking structured writing in the form of technical reports.
  • Available for regular business travel (worldwide).

About Us:

Nicholas Associates is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.



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