Do you have demonstrable experience in technical leading of a multi-disciplined design team?
Do you have proven experience in a detailed design environment?
Are you experienced in checking team drawing outputs and ensuring inter-discipline coordination in accordance with company and regulatory standards?
If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you! Read on for further information and get in touch now to avoid missing out!
The Opportunity
As the Senior Mechanical Designer, you’ll provide support and technical guidance for a team of multi-disciplined designers. The role will assure the quality of output to the required standards consistent with the whole lifecycle from concept to in-service support.
The role requires a good understanding of engineering and design practices as relevant to the individual's discipline, and the holder must be able to demonstrate appropriate CAD skills as well as good written and verbal communications. Requires specialist knowledge and substantial experience in a design subject area.
Location
Warrington (hybrid)
Your duties and responsibilities will be:
1. As a Senior Mechanical Designer, your role will be responsible for taking designs and developing solutions, resolving design issues and problems for a range of specialist design situations. Provides specialist technical advice and guidance to other designers, provides design governance for technical standards for a team. Works with a high degree of technical autonomy and typically incorporated Engineer status.
2. The role must be fully aware of and adhere to Health & Safety standards and be fully familiar with all authorised documentation, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards.
3. Allocate discipline tasks to the allocated team of Designers, check team drawing outputs, and ensure inter-discipline coordination in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
4. Promote effective co-operation across Design and other functional teams.
5. Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and ensure that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress.
6. Advise and assist in selecting the correct methods and tools for tasks and provide technical assistance to the allocated team of Designers.
7. Contribute to the preparation/production of drawings in support of basic, detail and production design in line with recognised ISO standards and to the required time, cost and quality requirements.
8. Provide point of contact with professional engineering colleagues and various stakeholders for discipline-related issues during the design lifecycle, contribute to design reviews and ensure coordination and functionality of design.
9. Assist in the resolution of Production & Technical Queries & development of discipline solutions for the team in relation to manufacturing & installation issues.
10. Contribute to learning from experience (LfE) requirements during and post project.
11. Develop innovative design solutions, and fulfil Design Lead responsibilities as assigned for multi-discipline low-risk projects.
12. Maintain individual knowledge of current best practice in application of designer expertise across the design lifecycle, including customs and standards. Promote a culture of best practice in design expertise and provide leadership and assist in driving cultural development and change.
13. Maintain awareness of developments within the industry, particularly for techniques & tools, physical integration, bill of material controls & management of design maturity.
14. Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (e.g. Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.). Ensure application of the highest standards for health and safety in the immediate area of responsibility and ensure individual co-operation with respect to company standards regarding health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours.
15. Support the business winning process through input into or review of tender requirements, including estimates.
16. Support business development opportunities in raising profile via presentations, academic links, conferences & technical papers, and identify opportunities and new work streams.
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
1. HNC/HND minimum in a relevant discipline OR equivalent academic qualification.
2. Experience in a detailed design environment.
3. Good knowledge of CAD tools: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Vault.
4. Knowledge of General Engineering Drawing Practice.
5. Incorporated Engineer status.
6. ICF (Integrated Competency Framework) to be demonstrated or being worked towards.
7. Demonstrable experience in technical leading of a multi-disciplined design team.
It’s great if you also have the following:
1. Member of relevant Professional Institute.
2. Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects.
If you’re seeking a new opportunity that allows you to continuously expand your skillset and contribute to developing a collaborative team of engineering specialists, then this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today to avoid missing out!
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
Job Info
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Designer-Hybrid
Company: CV-Library
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Competitive
Posted:
Closes: Jan 5th 2025
Sector:
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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