Based at Heanor
JOB PURPOSE
* To ensure on time delivery of “Right First Time” compliant designs.
* To Lead the Mechanical Design activities within the engineering design department.
* Provide day to day accountability for mechanical design activities to department head.
* To provide advice and support to the sales and applications function in the tendering of work.
* To ensure work is completed efficiently to project timescales and to acceptable standards.
* To promote value engineering activity and cost reduction at all levels.
* To ensure staff work in accordance with company procedures. Maintaining relevant processes and updating as necessary to fulfil the business needs.
* Oversee General Engineering Governance.
JOB ACTIVITIES
* Monitor engineering progress and provide status reports to department head.
* Manage and review mechanical design resources to ensure availability of load and capacity to support business needs.
* To schedule resources and assign work tasks to the mechanical design engineers, including input to planning activities for Engineering, and support Project programmes.
* To provide the technical input for engineering purchase specifications.
* To generate technical reports, calculations and design schemes.
* Check and approve design schemes, customer calculations, subcontract technical submissions and ensure quality and consistency of submissions in line with current working practices and standards are maintained.
* Manage subcontract design from a technical aspect - to be effective and efficient.
* Maintain job records in accordance with company norms and practices.
* To ensure process and procedures are relevant, reviewed and updated where required.
* In line with business process organise and attend engineering / project meeting and reviews as necessary.
* Represent the Mechanical Design Engineering function at Customer site reviews.
* Maintain company records and knowledge base.
* definition drawings.
* Use IT packages effectively in the course of engineering activities (excel, word, mathcad, CAD, etc.).
* Interpret and approve engineering drawings.
* Generate concise and presentable sketches and reports for issue to a range of customers.
* Interpret and implement engineering specifications and standards to ensure compliance.
* Preparation of engineering calculations over a number of disciplines in support of detail design schemes.
* Perform concept and detail design work applying dynamic, mechanical, and thermo-fluid principles to generate optimum customer solutions.
* Design hazard identification and risk reduction.
* Liaise department head and other relevant departments to ensure correct levels of resource are maintained.
* Identify any shortfalls and work with department head to recruit / subcontractor as necessary.
* Monitor, report and authorise staff holidays, absenteeism and flexible working etc.
* Review and appraise the mechanical design team with consideration of competency, skills, succession and development.
Any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
* Knowledge transfer of role within department.
* Coaching & Mentoring where required.
* Promote and represent the Company when required, setting a good personal example at all times.
* Take all possible and reasonable steps to create a harmonious working environment using effective communication and team working techniques.
* Be aware of, and adhere to Company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Health, Safety, Welfare, Environmental & Quality policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
* Undertake duties as may be required within capabilities consistent with the Terms and Conditions of employment and responsibilities in accordance with UK and EC Laws.
* Be aware of, and adhere to, all applicable current Cullum IMS documentation including policies, procedures and the Employee Handbook.
* Undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by line manager.
This job description and person specification is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be changed as working requirements dictate.
Education/Qualifications
* Mechanical Engineering Degree
Essential Qualifications
* Good pass grades at Advanced level mathematics and physics.
* IMechE corporate membership.
* IOA membership.
* Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience of working to structural design codes.
* Knowledge of acoustic and noise control principles.
* Design of fabrication details.
* Familiar with the requirements of the Construction Design and Management regulations.
* Practical use of design techniques of hazard identification and risk reduction.
* Familiar with the requirements of European directives such as the Machinery directive and ATEX.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
* 5 plus years’ experience in a responsible mechanical engineering position.
* Understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
* Experience in a senior team leading role.
Desirable
* Experience of working to structural design codes.
* Knowledge of acoustic and noise control principles.
* Design of fabrication details.
* Familiar with the requirements of the Construction Design and Management regulations.
* Practical use of design techniques of hazard identification and risk reduction.
* Familiar with the requirements of European directives such as the Machinery directive and ATEX.
Essential Skills
* Excellent communication and organisation skills.
* Strong competence and skills in relevant computer packages to support role, Microsoft Office, CAD etc.
* Management and people skills.
* Leadership and team working.
* Able to prioritise and work to deadlines, completer finisher.
* Flexible attitude to variety in work scope.Some knowledge of Project principles.
Attitude — Essential
* Caring for our people, customers, and partners.
* Honesty. Being open and accurate.
* Accountability. Own the issue and provide solutions.
* Teamwork. Working together for a common goal.
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