Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer Employment Type: Permanent Location: Greater Manchester / Merseyside Salary: £60,000 £100,000 Are you a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with senior-level experience designing pressure vessels, valves or other pressure equipment? Do you have strong experience with mechanical calculations, stress analysis and FEA? Are you looking for a senior position where you can take ownership of projects, work directly with clients and help shape the future of an established engineering business? What's in it for you? £60,000 £100,000 salary, depending on experience Lead role within an established engineering consultancy Direct client exposure and opportunities to develop new business Opportunity to influence engineering processes and ways of working Scope to help shape the future growth of the business What will you be doing? Lead the engineering design of pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, valves and associated equipment Prepare and check engineering calculations using Design by Rule and Design by Analysis methodologies Carry out stress analysis, hand calculations and FEA, ideally using ANSYS Check and sign off fabrication drawings produced by designers and draughtsmen Take ownership of projects from initial client contact through to delivery of the engineering work package Liaise directly with clients throughout projects and build strong working relationships Support the development of new business and identify opportunities with existing and new clients Lead, support and develop engineers within the team Maintain, update and develop in-house Excel-based calculation tools and engineering programmes Where will you be doing it? You'll be joining an established engineering consultancy specialising in the design and analysis of pressure equipment and associated mechanical systems. Following a recent change in ownership, the business is growing and looking for an experienced engineer to take a leading role in the technical and commercial development of the team. What will you need? Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering Chartered Engineer status 5+ years' relevant mechanical design experience Senior-level experience designing pressure vessels, valves or other pressure equipment Strong experience with mechanical engineering calculations and stress analysis Experience with FEA / Design by Analysis; ANSYS would be particularly beneficial Good understanding of relevant design codes and standards Comfortable taking ownership of projects and dealing directly with clients Strong communication and leadership skills It would be beneficial if you have: Knowledge of pressure vessel design codes and international standards/directives Experience with PD5500 and/or ASME VIII Division 1 Experience with EN 14105 and API 650 Experience designing steelwork Experience using PV Elite or similar vessel design software Experience developing or working with Excel-based engineering calculation tools Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us .