Chief Mechanical Engineer
BRIEF OVERVIEW
- Role : Chief Mechanical Engineer
- Role type : Permanent
- Salary / Rate : £Negotiable
- Location : Warwickshire
- Working type : Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days working from home) + half-day Fridays
We are looking for a Chief Mechanical Engineer to develop fascinating projects in the field of electrified propulsion across a range of industries such as automotive, aerospace and defence. You will be working with a business which is growing every year due to the great work which is done internally. You'll be focusing on areas such as propulsion and actuation within the area of electrified technology. The projects range from very small to very large and apply to various fields such as land, air and water-based vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver projects, ensuring target margins or betterPropose innovative R&DApprove 2D manufacturing drawings to standardsSupport business development with project scopes, timelines, and cost estimatesOversee advanced simulations and design tools for systems developmentDevelop industry-leading solutions to technical problemsImplement processes, ensuring quality and mentoring othersManage cross-functional projects, maintaining budget and customer relationshipsBuild strategic relationships to grow revenueSupport team development and contribute to quality systemsMarketing at forums, conferences, and in white papersHandle proposals and quotes, managing project strategy and risksREQUIREMENTS
Extensive experience in transmission systemsProficient in design and CAE analysis for rotating systemsSkilled in applying GD&T for various componentsProven success in system integration projectsExperience creating system proposals beyond Mechanical EngineeringTrack record of solving complex technical problemsStrong technical reputation with customers and suppliersExperience managing large, multi-discipline projectsDESIRABLE SKILLS (NOT ESSENTIAL)
Degree in a relevant engineering disciplineExpertise in drivetrain software (e.g., SMT MASTA, Romax, Creo, etc.)Experience closing commercial opportunitiesFamiliarity with consultancy business practicesBENEFITS
25 days annual leave + U.K. bank holidays and the option to buy up to five more daysVitality health insurance : full medical insurance with rewards including discounted gym membership, health checks, free cinema tickets, free coffee and much moreLife assurance, three times your salaryPension, up to 5% matched employer contributionDiscretionary annual bonusElectric vehicle schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeHalf-day FridaysCasual dress code and free branded wearTeam performance and milestone celebration lunchesFully funded family summer BBQ and Christmas partySeasonal and celebratory treats in the officeFree fruit and hot drinksJ-18808-Ljbffr