Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer required for a production site based in Aston, Birmingham producing rolled metal products, using state-of-the-art casting, and rolling equipment, specialising in the supply of high-quality non-ferrous niche alloys. 

Annual Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 (DOE)
Weekly Hours: Monday to Friday - 7.30 to 16.00

Company Benefits:

• Salary sacrifice employer contribution pension scheme
• 33 Days Holiday per annum, increasing with time served.
• On and Offsite training
• Progression plan

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, with a view to progressing into that role. The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for overseeing all mechanical engineering activities for production and projects within a plant including Induction furnaces, Automated Casting, Milling, Rolling, Annealing, Pickling and Slitting lines, conveyors, pump systems, gearboxes, mechanical transmission, and overhead cranes.

Main Duties of a Head Mechanical Engineer:

• Supporting company health and safety policies by promoting a positive H&S culture.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical issues to maintain all equipment reliability.
• Overseeing preventative and corrective maintenance activities to minimise down time.
• Improve plant equipment to a required standard with a view of increasing sustainability and reliability.
• Managing the mechanical engineering budget, spare parts inventory and identify cost saving opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate records of equipment condition and the performance of spares and repairs.
• Responsible for onsite contractors.
• Main Mechanical contact for onsite projects.

Requirements of a Head Mechanical Engineer:

• Minimum 10 Years of medium to heavy, industrial mechanical experience preferred.
• Expertise in Fluid power systems, HP/LP Hydraulics and Pneumatics to Fault- find and troubleshoot on plant equipment.
• Must have experience in Fabrication and Machine shop activities.
• Must be time served, holding qualifications in Mechanical Engineering. (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 3)
• HND Minimum, bachelor's degree desired.
• Ability to read and create Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic schematic drawings.
• CAD experience.
• Foundry experience desirable.

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