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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 38 - 45 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Sheffield
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Sheffield (Hybrid / Up to £45 per hour
The Opportunity
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are supporting a leading engineering consultancy on a high-impact project requiring advanced mechanical and structural engineering expertise.
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in steel structure design, buckling analysis, and FEA validation to contribute to the design and build of bespoke structural systems and safety-critical components.
Key Responsibilities
Design and analyse steel structures including towers, frames, platforms, and lifting systems.
Conduct linear and nonlinear buckling analysis using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran).
Deliver design substantiation reports for complex mechanical and structural systems.
Apply relevant standards including Eurocode, ASME, DNV, and BS5950.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate structural designs with mechanical interfaces.
Produce comprehensive technical documentation including drawings, BOMs, and QA packages.
Essential Experience
Currently hold / eligible for security clearance
Demonstrated experience in buckling-critical structural design and steel structure engineering.
Proficiency in FEA software and manual calculations using Roark’s, Shigley’s, or first principles.
Experience with crane structures, lifting gear, or pressure vessels is highly desirable.
Desirable Standards & Codes:
BS2573-1 & BS2573-2 – Rules for the design of cranes (Structures & Mechanisms)
Lloyds Register CLAME – Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment
EN13001 – Crane safety standards
ISO 9927 – Crane inspections and maintenance
ASME B30 series – Lifting equipment safety
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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