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Lead Mechanical and Process Engineer in Loughborough, Leicestershire

Energy Jobline CVL
Loughborough
1 month ago
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Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.


Role

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a thirst for travel, looking for an amazing opportunity to design, install and test new machinery in our sites worldwide? We are looking for a Lead Mechanical and Process Engineer to work in our Technical Production team, helping to deliver multi-million pound projects across the globe. As a Lead Mechanical / Process Engineer for Saint-Gobain you can expect a rewarding, varied and exciting role where you will be joining a business that is focused on continuing being a global leader in their field, who can offer you the career progression and job security associated with an established and respected brand.


Responsibilities

  • The Lead Mechanical / Process Engineer will lead the safe implementation of capital projects for process plants including process design improvement, procurement, installation and commissioning on multi-million-pound projects globally.
  • Manage their own portfolio of projects, liaising with key departments and stakeholders cross-functionally.
  • Travel internationally to oversee various stages, handover of finalized projects and ongoing technical mentoring.
  • Contribute to best-in-class manufacturing facility projects within Saint-Gobain’s business model.
  • Support process projects from scope to commissioning, ensuring thorough documentation and knowledge transfer.

What we're looking for / Qualifications

  • A mechanical engineering degree or equivalent, preferably at Masters level.
  • Project management experience, dealing with capex investments.
  • Experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of process and/or conveying equipment.
  • Experience of managing a team.
  • Experience with CI and WCM methodologies.
  • A collaborative style of work with the ability to liaise with stakeholders, suppliers and wider teams.
  • The role involves a lot of international travel; you need to be flexible to travel.

About Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. These solutions are found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and sustainability while meeting the challenges of the decarbonization of the world of construction and industry, the preservation of resources and rapid urbanisation.


Is Saint-Gobain an inclusive employer?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.


We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.


Flexible working

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we\'re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We\'ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can\'t promise to meet every request when we\'re recruiting, but we do promise to listen.


How to apply

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person. If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.


Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.



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