Lead Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical and structural design for bespoke handling systems, lifting equipment, and accessories in highly regulated sectors like offshore, oil and gas, and construction.
Role type
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Builds
Mechanical handling systems, lifting equipment, and accessories for heavy industry clients
Domain
Heavy industry (offshore, oil and gas, construction equipment)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical and structural engineering principles, design for fabrication, welding and manufacturing tolerancing, risk assessment, team leadership, compliance with Machinery Safety Regulations and LOLER
Preferred skills
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), NEC 4 contracts, BS EN 13001/13155 crane standards, hydraulics and control systems
Technologies
Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, FEA tools (MathCAD, ANSYS, STAAD), piping design software (Fluid Master, Fluid Flow, CAESAR)
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor engineering teams, oversee mechanical design from concept to manufacture, manage technical documentation and verification, provide technical guidance and risk assessment, collaborate with project managers and stakeholders, engage with the supply chain to specify components
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities