Principal Mechanical Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to be based in Warrington with hybrid working on a permanent basis.

Job Description

• Support Requirements Capture: Manage and challenge requirements for existing waste containers and interface equipment.
• Support Engineering Activities: Assist as defined by the Engineering Manager.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and assurance to Senior Engineers and Designers.
• Determine Engineering Requirements: Assist in defining product requirements.
• Tolerances Understanding: Guide understanding of tolerances on interface drawings.
• Compile Documents: Help in compiling Component Requirements Documents.
• Site Surveys: Support site surveys and the production/review of survey reports.
• DFMEA/PFMEA Support: Assist in Design and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
• Review Drawings: Check drawings and documents for accuracy.
• Deploy LFE: Identify and apply Lessons Learned from Experience for technical tasks.

My profile

• Experience: High-level technical competency and significant experience in a related field.

• Education: HNC (minimum).
• Innovation: Ability to create and develop new ideas.
• Project Documentation: Experience in preparing project documentation, processes, and reports.
• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrable success in managing stakeholders.
• Drawing Standards: Strong understanding of BS8888 and ISO-GPS (ISO 8015).
• Technical Drawings: Ability to check technical drawings per BS8888 and ISO 8015.
• Engineering Background: Deep experience in design, manufacture, material selection, welding, fabrication, and machining techniques.
• FMEA Knowledge: Familiarity with DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communicaton.
• Regulated Industries: Experienced in delivering work for highly regulated industries.
• CAD Experience: Experience with CAD (Inventor).

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