Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: East Lothian
Salary: Up to £45,000 + £4320 Car Allowance + Company Pension
The Client:
My client is part of a global business that provides turnkey process engineering equipment for distillery and brewery projects. The company has been on an incredible journey over the past 3 years to become a £100 million company and has almost met this target, having taken on some truly exciting and complex projects in recent years.
Their Scottish operation, based just outside Edinburgh, fabricates equipment and vessels for distillery/brewery projects. The site has expanded rapidly in the past twelve months and has the capacity to double its headcount in the next few years.
Due to workload, the company is now looking to recruit a Senior Design Engineer to join the business. You will be primarily responsible for the technical mechanical side of a project but will supervise a team when the Lead Engineer is on leave.
The Role:
As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:
1. Upon receipt of enquiry, calculating the size of product required/diameter/height/copper requirement.
2. Putting together a sketch for detailed drawings to be created by the Draughtsman and providing sign-off.
3. Sizing of components required within the system.
4. Producing sheet layouts to ensure the company is ordering a relevant amount of materials for the build.
5. Creating BOM.
6. Reaching out to suppliers for materials, getting quotes, and ordering.
7. Liaising with suppliers to ensure materials are on track for delivery at specified times.
8. Acting as the point of contact on a project for external customers who require updates on order progress.
The Candidate:
The successful candidate for this Senior Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity will have:
1. Previous experience in mechanical design.
2. The ability to carry out mechanical calculations for sizing of equipment.
3. Some experience mentoring or leading a team previously or an interest in this would be highly advantageous.
4. Be a team player.
5. A desire to be part of a growing business and aspire to take on more responsibility in the future.
The Benefits:
In return, our client is offering the successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer a very competitive package including:
1. Up to £45,000
2. £4320 annual car allowance
3. Company pension
4. Excellent Benefits
If you’re interested in this role, please apply online or send your CV to (url removed).
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of marriage and civil partnership, maternity, or belief.
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