ETL Systems Ltd
Mechanical Engineer - 3 Month FTC
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Role Overview
An experienced Mechanical Design Engineer is required on a 3-month contract basis to provide additional engineering capacity during a critical project phase. The role will support the completion of key design activities, engineering documentation, prototype build preparation, and hands-on build support.
Working alongside a multidisciplinary engineering team, the successful candidate will help ensure project milestones are achieved, prototype activities are delivered to schedule, and engineering resources remain focused across multiple ongoing programmes.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in mechanical design engineering within a complex engineering environment.
- Strong background in product development, prototyping, and engineering design.
- Experience supporting prototype builds, testing, evaluation, and design iterations.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within demanding project schedules.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical engineering approach.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving project requirements.
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Key Accountabilities
- Complete outstanding mechanical design activities to support upcoming prototype builds.
- Produce, update, and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and technical data packages.
- Support prototype build preparation activities, ensuring designs are released and ready for manufacture and assembly.
- Provide hands-on engineering support during prototype build, integration, and evaluation activities.
- Implement design modifications and updates identified during the build and testing phases.
- Investigate engineering issues and develop effective corrective actions to support programme delivery.
- Work closely with manufacturing, assembly, and project teams to resolve technical challenges.
- Ensure designs meet required quality, safety, and engineering standards.
- Contribute to on-time delivery of project milestones while supporting continuity across wider engineering activities.
- Help reduce programme risk by proactively addressing design, documentation, and build-related issues.
Desirables
- Experience using 3D CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar.
- Previous experience supporting prototype, development, or R&D programmes.
- Knowledge of engineering change control and configuration management processes.
- Familiarity with design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly principles.
- Experience producing and maintaining controlled engineering documentation.
- Exposure to highly regulated industries such as aerospace, defence, space, automotive, or advanced manufacturing.
- Understanding of mechanical assembly, integration, and testing activities.
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Location
Hybrid working is available for this role - Before applying, please make sure you can commute to Coldwell Radio Station, Madley, Herefordshire, HR2 9NE on an adhoc basis
Closing date:
At ETL, we always prioritise efficiency in everything we do. With this in mind, we are looking to commence our interview process without delay and reserve the right to close the opening early should we receive suitable applications.
BPSS Compliant:
Due to the nature of our work, all roles require candidates to be BPSS compliant.
VISA Sponsorship:
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Agency notice:
We are sourcing suitable candidates for this role directly via our internal referral programme, direct marketing, and talent team. Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from external suppliers.
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