Chief Mechanical Engineer - Good Salary - PermanentIndustrial and Off-Road Systems - South Derby Area - Heavy PlatformsA Chief Mechanical Engineer is required to join a market-leading Innovative Industrial and Off-Road Systems Company that is nearly 100 years old and a leading UK supplier with significant growth expectations, making it an exceptional time to join the organisation. The Chief Mechanical Engineer will report to the Operations Director.The Chief Mechanical Engineer will be part of a small but growing team, working on designs for Industrial Systems and related off-road products in the heavy platforms sector. The products and size of platforms vary depending on the project and end client, powered by Diesel, electric, battery, or hybrid technologies. This Chief Mechanical Engineer opportunity is a chance to join a team that works closely with all employees, including the Directors, Engineers, and support personnel.Chief Mechanical Engineer - Essential CriteriaDegree in a related subject (BEng, BSc) - Mechanical or Product Design EngineeringIdeally a Chartered EngineerExperience within an engineering and product design environmentAbility to lead a small team of engineersAbility to liaise with electrical engineers and other departmentsCommutable to the South Derby areaChief Mechanical Engineer - Key Responsibilities and Experience RequiredTo mechanically design products in 3D, including 2D detail production drawingsUpdate existing designs, in conjunction with the electrical design engineersSupport the technical author as requiredAble to work with an ERP system (Microsoft NAV or similar)Able to work with associated Bills of MaterialsSkilled with 3D CAD (ideally Autodesk Inventor or similar)Skilled with hand calculations and FEA Design experienceKnowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and large fabricationsExperience with low volume product designAble to support production with technical enquiriesPreferred Industrial, Rail, Off-Road, or Heavy Platform product design experienceHours and Holidays37 hours/weekFlexitime/Hybrid working available if needed7.30 - 16.00 Mon to Thurs7.30 - 12.30 Fri25 days + 8 statutory holidaysOther and Benefits - After successful 3-month probationary periodPension 4% employer contribution (+ 4% employee contribution)Death in Service equal to 4 x salaryBonus scheme dependent on company performance (Non-Contractual)Flexible working schemeHealthcare Group Scheme membershipIf you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Chief Mechanical Engineer, then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either direct line (phone number removed) or email suitable MS Word CVs to (url removed).Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number, and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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