Principal Mechanical Engineer

About Otto Simon
Here at Otto Simon we are an employee owned engineering consultancy that works closely with our clients in the Process Industry to develop their ideas and new technologies into demonstration and commercial scale application with a positive impact on society following our core values.  We solve technical challenges by providing engineered solutions working collaboratively with our partners and wider industry. 

Our clients in the emergent sector are developing new technologies in sustainable energy, hydrogen, biotechnology and emissions reduction.  Our engineers add value by supporting innovation and solving the difficult technical challenges with a foundation in the understanding of UK regulation, engineering standards and industry best practice. 

Over the last 20 years we have established relationships with key clients in the chemicals sector that provide stability to our business.  Our engineers work collaboratively with the client’s team supporting the introduction of new products or process improvements to meet sustainability goals. 

Find out more about our company values, what it’s like to work at Otto Simon by visiting our website careers page.

Job Description
In the role of Principal Mechanical Engineer you will provide technical authority in mechanical engineering to projects using knowledge from your extensive real world experience, whether that be from design consultancy, manufacturing or as part of operational site engineering team.  You will join multidiscipline project teams and lead other mechanical engineers and designers as well as coordinating the work of specialists in piping, structural and civil engineering taking responsibility for the successful outcome of the project. 

Additionally, at Otto Simon, a company led by engineers, Principal Engineers influence the decision making on the future of the business identifying areas of improvement, understanding the latest industry advancements and supporting business development. 

Work Arrangements
We understand career development needs to align with business needs and strengths of the individual, so we review this to identify opportunities to deepen your technical knowledge or to move towards project or business leadership roles where engineers adapt well.   

We constantly assess our competence, capabilities as our business evolves to meet the changing requirements of industry and keep abreast of latest technological advancement. To achieve this we invest in our engineers’ CPD through training, events as well as working with strategic partners and vendors. 

We treat others with dignity and take pride in the diversity of our workforce and which helps us to deliver an innovative approach and better understanding of our clients, we promote inclusivity to help us maintain this. 

Working environment is built upon a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.  We support our staff with their health and family providing flexibility to achieve a good work life balance, we enjoy working together face to face in the office and offer either office based or hybrid.   

Our offices are located in the vibrant Cheadle village with access to many amenities, we arrange regular social events with colleagues.  As an employee-owned company providing regular communication and the understanding of staff views are central to our values. 

The role has a competitive salary dependent on skills and experience and benefits package including: 

• Pension contribution
• Performance bonus
• Income tax free EOT bonus
• Heath care
• Car and cycle schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Client: Maintain and develop knowledge in the technologies of Otto Simon business sectors. Proactive in design reviews, attend client’s works, and build relationships. 
• Design: Delivering mechanical engineering work packages to the contracted specification.  
• Technical: Suggest, justify, and implement improvements and creative solutions for problems. Consult with other engineers and experts concerning unusual problems.   
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with UK Regulation and provide a working knowledge of industry standards and best practice. 
• Quality: Check mechanical engineering deliverables prepared by other engineers, audit manufacture and carry out inspections. 
• Project: lead or support the Otto Simon Project Manager in managing change, procurement, writing scopes of work, planning resources and implementing project controls. 
• Business: Assist in the development of proposals and understanding of contractual requirements 
• Integrity: act professionally, fairly, and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships.
• Continuous Improvement: Ensure lessons learned are effectively captured and embedded in future business practices 

Requirements

• Engineering Degree. 
• Working towards or have Chartered Membership of a recognised institution. 
• Customer focused. 
• Aptitude for understanding new processes/technologies and applying engineering knowledge to them. 
• Analytical ability, attention to detail, ability to identify/assess/solve problems 
• Experience in Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, Biotech, Energy Storage, Chemical Manufacturing sectors. 
• Experience in leading teams of engineers and designers. 
• Excellent technical written and verbal communication, good IT skills. 

If your application is successful you would be invited to our offices in Cheadle for a two stage interview process and given the opportunity to meet members of our team.