Shipyard - Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

To manage activities, monitor and progress of all production projects within department to ensure they are delivered to the correct specification and within the agreed timescales and budgets.

Objectives

• Following schedules to maintain delivery dates
• Being able to cross trade when needed
• Ability to inspect products for fit, form and function requirements
• Able to suggest improved methodology relating to all mechanical assembles
• Motivate staff to achieve departmental and personal objectives
• Understand company values & help achieve them
• Ensure staff work to the correct standards and procedures
• Develop and encourage teamwork and participation
• Forward planning to make sure projects follow schedules
• Develop, encourage and apply mechanical engineering principles; identify, analyse and solve complex engineering problems, ensuring practical and cost-effective solutions.
• To ensure that all mechanical systems, products and components meet quality standards through testing and validation
• Maintain standards for Health and Safety within department
• Take responsibility to ensure that the company's environmental policies are enforced in full.
• To reduce the frequency and severity of workplace accidents by implementing comprehensive safety programs and promoting safe behaviours.

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience of leading a production team within a similar project environment
• Ability to coach and develop other members of staff
• Capable of working with customers and staff at all levels
• Ability to motivate others who are not direct reports
• Ability to generate a positive project and team ethos
• Ability to work independently abroad for current customers
• Experienced in Lathe & Mill operator
  
• Proven experience in Marine Industry
• Knowledge or experience with engines
• Understanding of technical mechanical drawings

Company Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Birthday Leave
• Electric Car Scheme
• Buy an extra 5 days Holiday

Company Terms and Conditions Apply