Lead Mechanical Engineer

Role- Lead Mechanical EngineerSalary- £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Type- PermanentLocation- Poole (Hybrid / Remote working is available)My client is a specialist manufacturer within the Instrumentation sector. They are looking for a Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Poole on a permanent basis.The Lead Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• BSc / BEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 5 or more years of industry experience working in similar Mechanical or Design role
• Ideally have some experience in a process industry, Fluid, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Aerospace or similar

• Knowledge of rotating equipment, SPM, valves, pumps, actuators, pneumatics, gauges, piping etc

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and instrumentation
• Excellent proficiency with CAD software - SolidWorks or similar
• Strong R&D, FEA and CFD skills
• Proven ability to drive Engineering development
• Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
• The ability to understand system requirements
• Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Able to travel nationally and internationally on occasion

The Lead Mechanical Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings

• Working within the R&D multi-disciplinary team
• Leading client projects to convert ideas into designs
• Working on new product concepts
• Perform development activities and find new mechanical solutions
• Being involved in the product design and development process using CAD
• Working with high precision instrumentation products
• Modelling, analysis and the development of mechanisms
• Involved in building and developing prototypes
• Conducting design reviews
• Producing the relevant documentation that is required
• Driving continuous improvement

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.