Senior Mechanical Engineer

SOS Group are a company which delivers survival solutions to an international marketplace. We specialise in Search & Rescue, Medical and Specialist Technologies to predominantly Government service led industry and the offshore sector. We are dedicated to delivering leading technologies to suit the unique challenges of harsh and uncompromising environments.

The flagship product ranges supplied by SOS Group are our patented range of portable hyperbaric chamber systems, predominantly used for treating decompression sickness amongst divers, submariners and high-altitude operators (pilots & parachutists). Our unique capabilities combine space-age textiles with metals and composite components to produce lightweight expandable systems for front line emergency treatments. Our latest developments also has multiple clinical applications. In addition SOS Group are recognised distributors of diving, medical, search and rescue and safety equipment, servicing over 30 countries worldwide.

Industry leading manufacturer & distributor in specialist survival equipment solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer based at our manufacturing facilities site just outside of Aylesbury.

A rare opportunity to join a dynamic team specialising in advanced materials and pressure vessels for the world's most demanding environments. This position will suit an experienced engineer who enjoys a diverse roll involving production engineering, design & development and project management.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Senior Engineer will take up a management position within a small company growing, on average, around 35% per year. With 11 staff currently employed, the team is small, but focused on a niche market and currently has extensive orderbooks after bringing several new products to market. Working in industries dominated by large organisations, the Senior Engineer will have the opportunity to engage with partners and customers supporting government, commercial and the private yacht sector.

The Senior Engineer will be responsible for : -

• Overseeing design, development and testing of new products including – pressure vessel assemblies (proven through performance-based testing), pneumatic panels, lifting equipment, air and oxygen systems and environmental monitoring software.
• Analysis and sign-off on engineering calculations for new and existing products.
• Reviewing Engineering Changes, Non-conformities, CAPAs.
• Where required, supporting the shop floor with production builds.
• Supply Chain Management.
• Managing Engineering Contractors scope of works and deliverables.
• Reviewing and approving production planning proposals for improving efficiencies in production, processes, assembly and testing including capital investments in new equipment and reviewing of software.
• Working on design concepts using engineering principles.
• Supporting production planning and procurement team in making day-to-day decisions.

An ideal candidate will : -

Basic Requirements & Skills

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : £52,000-£60,000 negotiable based on prior experience.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

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Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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