Job Description The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and development of innovative products, supporting our Engineering Managers and Principal Engineers in managing all phases of a project, from initial concepts all the way though to overseeing the delivery of products into full production. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Lead new products and services creation where technology is concerned using the Innovation processes and in partnership with the Project and Program team. Perform detailed design work, including documenting your work and proving / evaluating your design when necessary. Support Principal Engineers in managing and delivering new solutions and support of products in the field. Support Principal engineers with patent writing activities Keep up-to-date with industry trends and developments. Support and mentor junior engineers, giving technical advice and creating an environment where they can reach their potential. Work effectively within a project team, highlighting challenges early and ensuring there is strong communication and transparency throughout the team. Deliver progress reports and presentations to the relevant stakeholders. Peer review fellow colleagues work (within your expertise), and deliver work packages for peer review as part of Project Management process. Responsible for the intrinsic safety and compliance of the overall design for overall systems Key Competencies Engineering skills with proven competence and appropriate postgraduate experience, with a particular flair for theoretical and analytical approach to design. Ability to lead engineering development tasks and influence the work of other Engineers Good experience with CAD packages (SolidEdge & Orcad preferred, but not essential) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate technical details effectively and with enthusiasm, often to people from a non-technical background Ability to lead the review of product specifications. Ability to work effectively with other engineering disciplines in the delivery of the system