Lead Mechanical EngineerEmployment Type: PermanentLocation: Greater Manchester / MerseysideSalary: £60,000 £100,000Are you a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with senior-level experience designing pressure vessels, valves or other pressure equipment?Do you have strong experience with mechanical calculations, stress analysis and FEA?Are you looking for a senior position where you can take ownership of projects, work directly with clients and help shape the future of an established engineering business?What''s in it for you?£60,000 £100,000 salary, depending on experienceLead role within an established engineering consultancyDirect client exposure and opportunities to develop new businessOpportunity to influence engineering processes and ways of workingScope to help shape the future growth of the businessWhat will you be doing?Lead the engineering design of pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, valves and associated equipmentPrepare and check engineering calculations using Design by Rule and Design by Analysis methodologiesCarry out stress analysis, hand calculations and FEA, ideally using ANSYSCheck and sign off fabrication drawings produced by designers and draughtsmenTake ownership of projects from initial client contact through to delivery of the engineering work packageLiaise directly with clients throughout projects and build strong working relationshipsSupport the development of new business and identify opportunities with existing and new clientsLead, support ..... full job details .....