Mechanical Engineer Job Details

Our client, based in Witney Oxfordshire has an urgent requirement for a Principal Mechanical Engineer.

Following a review of our clients technology development strategy, they are strengthening their engineering team, and currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. The successful applicant will join a multi-disciplinary group in the Engineering Department, and work to develop and maintain their state of the art competence in medical equipment design, analysis techniques and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

* Development and deployment of technology projects within budget
* New Product: concept, design and realisation
* Generation of innovative design solutions
* Evaluation of technical issues to enable reliable product performance
* Define, review and ensure compliance of technical standards and purchasing specs
* Evaluation of competitor products to support their Marketing
* Mentoring of technical staff

Education, Skills and Knowledge:

Applicants must have a good Honours degree in an engineering discipline; post-graduate qualification and / or relevant industrial experience is advantageous but not essential.

* Broad spectrum of mechanical engineering experience capable of applying a flexible and creative approach to a variety of engineering technologies.
* Ability to analyse complex technical and commercial engineering problems to identify and deliver pragmatic solutions.
* Proven ability for Technical leadership
* Ability to plan and mitigate risks to acceptable levels to ensure project objectives are achieved on time.
* Awareness and experience of working within the commercial structure of a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment.
* Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.

****The client is offering the successful applicant a competitive salary plus bonus, excellent company benefits including Pension (plus life assurance), subsidised healthcare and flexible benefits****

 SEND CV to brian@piper-recruitment.com in first instance for fast response