Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Switchgear Applications

Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK

Role Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for mechanical engineering activities and technical matters associated with the design and supply of MV/LV switchgear. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, providing mechanical design expertise, technical support, and project delivery to meet customer and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide mechanical engineering support for switchgear application projects, including project-specific mechanical design and technical solutions.

Design and develop transformer enclosures, arc ducts, bus-duct connections, electro-mechanical layouts, termination enclosures, and non-standard cubicle/tier assemblies.

Support the preparation of technical material requisitions for specialist sub-suppliers, including power transformers, bus-duct systems, and associated equipment.

Create and maintain project-specific standard designs, including LV compartment layouts and cubicle/tier assemblies.

Develop and maintain standard device inserter libraries for components such as protection relays, lamps, switches, and associated devices.

Liaise with customers and contractors on technical matters, providing engineering support and resolving project-specific issues.

Work closely with internal engineering, design, manufacturing, and other departments to ensure technical and project requirements are achieved.

Ensure engineering activities meet required standards for quality, performance, customer satisfaction, and project delivery.

Act as a technical specialist and provide engineering advice within the team.

Support the training and development of technicians and apprentices.

Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement, increased efficiency, and improved engineering processes.

Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Technical Skills & Experience

Strong mechanical engineering background with relevant industrial experience.

Proficient in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.

Experience producing detailed mechanical designs and engineering layouts.

Good understanding of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Experience working within an engineering/manufacturing environment, typically 2–5 years or more.

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering qualification.

Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.

Ability to understand technical requirements and deliver practical engineering solutions.

Strong commitment to quality, customer requirements, and continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience

Experience within a switchgear, control panel, electrical equipment, or power engineering environment.

Degree qualification in an engineering discipline, preferably with a mechanical bias.

Familiarity with Inventor iLogic.

Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and switchgear systems.

Experience working with standardised engineering designs and component libraries.

Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or coaching to junior engineering staff and apprentices

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