Chief Mechanical Engineer

Chief Engineer – Mechanical Engineering | Birmingham (Hybrid)

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We're looking for an exceptional Chief Engineer to lead high-complexity mechanical engineering projects across transmission, driveline and actuation systems, driving technical excellence, client relationships, and the development of those around you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical work packages and projects to margin, being accountable to the operations board for outcomes
• Check and approve precision 2D manufacturing drawings to the relevant standards
• Utilise state-of-the-art simulation techniques and design tools to design, develop and prototype transmission, driveline and actuation systems
• Lead multi-person and cross-functional projects through their full development cycle
• Propose innovative R&D projects to the CTO and develop new market-leading solutions
• Support business development. Scoping, resourcing and costing in response to customer RFQs
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key accounts to build and sustain revenue streams
• Play an active role in the quality system, continuously improving technical and procedural capabilities
• Mentor and develop others in drawing standards, technical reporting and professional growth
• Represent the business through technical forums, conferences and white papers
• Manage complex proposals and quotes, defining project strategy while mitigating technical and commercial risk

✅ What You'll Need

• Extensive experience developing transmission systems across at least two sectors: automotive, aerospace, off-highway, commercial vehicle, defence, clean energy and/or marine
• High competency in design and CAE analysis of rotating systems
• Adept in applying GD&T for prototype and production manufacturing across a range of components and materials
• Strong track record of system integration projects delivered to scope and quality
• Ability to own compelling system propositions spanning hydraulics, controls, test, development and electrified powertrain
• A history of solving complex problems through new techniques, and coaching others to do the same
• Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary projects through their complete development lifecycle
• Working knowledge of key drivetrain software, SMT MASTA, Romax, Creo, UGNX, CATIA, Amesim, Recurdyn, MATLAB, Altair and/or Ansys
• Commercial acumen with experience in generating and managing opportunities to successful conclusion

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, annual reviews & bonus
• 25 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme
• Half-day Fridays
• Private healthcare & EV car scheme (post-probation)
• Life assurance & employee assistance programme
• Free parking, fruit, tea & coffee
• Funded summer BBQ & Christmas party
• Flexible start and finish times

Based in the UK | Full-time

Ready to lead at the highest level? Apply now or reach out directly to find out more.