Client: Progressive Global Energy
Location: Wolverhampton
Job Category: Engineering
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 2231c2a31f6d
Job Views: 98
Posted: 22.01.2025
Expiry Date: 08.03.2025
Job Description:
Progressive Engineering, a European Engineering OEM Leader in Complex Mechanical Handling, Process Systems & Machinery Engineering for Nuclear Applications, is looking to recruit a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for their Engineering & Manufacturing HQ near Wolverhampton, owing to project workload for 2024-2026+.
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will lead a team of Design Engineers (up to 10) to deliver concept-engineered solutions against complex requirements through the design lifecycle (from Front End Engineering to Detailed Design production), ensuring that the designs meet the project requirements, comply with codes & standards, and are delivered on time, within specification & budget.
Responsibilities:
* Design & delivery of complex mechanical handling, machinery & process systems for heavy-regulated applications in the Nuclear Sector (including Defence, New Build, Modular Reactor & Fusion / Fission Energy Projects).
Qualification & Experience Required for Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering etc)
* Prior experience as Principal Design Engineer / Design Manager / Mechanical Design Team Lead
* Full design lifecycle experience, taking designs through the full design lifecycle, from concept through manufacture and commissioning
* Previous experience of leading and/or managing teams of engineers (directly or indirectly)
* Experience in the mechanical design of Machinery, Mechanical Handling Systems, Hydraulics, Heavy Fabricated Structures, Landing Gear, Complex Mechanical Assemblies, Bulk Handling Systems, Oil & Gas Engineered Systems etc for regulated applications, such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Heavy Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Mining, Process Industry, Aerospace etc
* Previous design experience using 3D CAD, FEA Analysis Software and Hand Calculations to validate designs (stress & structural calculations etc).
* Conversant with British and European Technical and Legislative standards
For the successful Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, a salary of up to £70.5k + package is on offer.
This Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role is commutable from Wolverhampton, West Brom, Birmingham, Telford, Cannock, Stafford, Stourbridge & Dudley, and my client also operates a hybrid & flexible working policy.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE IS A STAFF / PERMANENT POSITION.
To be considered for this Principal Mechanical Design Engineer role, please apply via the link below.
To find out more about Progressive, please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
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