Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Handling Engineer role at Quest Global, based in Plymouth, UK. This position is a full time permanent hire with hybrid working arrangements.

Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom. Security: Sole UK national and eligibility for security clearance is required.

Work arrangement: Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite per week at Plymouth.

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline; Master’s degree or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas).
• Knowledge of cranes, crane safety and associated mechanical handling systems; proficient with electrical CAD software and tools such as ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
• Proficiency in understanding/production of electrical/mechanical engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in understanding/production of hand calculations/FEA.
• Experience in the design process and producing evidence of the design and substantiation of systems and components.
• Experience of cranes/lifting equipment and crane operations, especially safety critical and safety related systems.
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical/hydraulic systems typical to cranes and hauling equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, compressed air, water systems and thermal/fluid systems.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments with a customer-first approach and flexibility to changing requirements.

• Support the Mechanical Engineering lead and customer to understand requirements and provide mechanical engineering support.
• Collaborate with the Customer within the Mechanical Handling and Building Services teams to provide technical support on non-nuclear and nuclear mechanical handling assets and facilities within the Devonport Dockyard site (e.g., cranes, lifting equipment, maintenance facilities).
• Assist in key delivery projects, provide professional technical support to ongoing operations and maintenance of extant mechanical handling assets, and ensure that all mechanical aspects of facility modifications, redesigns and new infrastructure are scoped, developed and delivered to meet operational requirements, safety standards and compliance obligations.
• Periodic reviews of maintenance regimes and activities; specify replacement equipment/components and support the production of configuration documentation for permanent modifications.
• Scope, design and propose modifications to existing assets or new facilities based on customer needs and system limitations. Engage in the full lifecycle development of mechanical projects from conceptual design through to implementation and maintenance.
• Maintain configuration of technical drawings and documentation. Assess and approve technical documentation prior to customer submission, ensuring technical, regulatory and safety considerations are addressed.
• Work with other disciplines, teams and stakeholders to deliver mechanical support for multi-discipline infrastructure projects. Support planning and execution of installation, commissioning and testing phases as needed.
• Provide technical input to project documentation, risk assessments and progress reporting.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Maritime Transportation

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Note: This role is primarily focused on Mechanical Handling within the project scope at Plymouth, UK.