Overview

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Large Structures

Permanent | Sheffield

Flexible start and finish times | Hybrid working options

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service); Holiday buy scheme; Enhanced pension and life insurance

The Role

• Lead mechanical design across complex, bespoke, large-scale moving structures
• Produce and review detailed engineering calculations to verify and substantiate designs
• Design and validate large fabricated components including box girders, linkages and assemblies
• Approve 3D models, 2D drawings and documentation to ensure CE/UKCA compliance
• Work closely with systems, controls and EC&I teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Provide technical support through manufacture, installation and commissioning

About You

• Proven background in mechanical design of cranes, lifting systems or large machinery
• High proficiency for stress and structural calculations
• Skilled with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Inventor and familiar with drawing standards
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes, CE/UKCA compliance and design risk assessment
• Strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines and with clients
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (Chartered or working towards is ideal)

This role is being managed by Connected Search, a specialist recruitment partner to engineering and advanced manufacturing businesses across the UK