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Mechanical Engineer
We are recruiting on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing business seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its Engineering and Product Development team.
This is a hands-on role covering the design, development, testing and manufacture of mechanical products, including safety-critical equipment for demanding environments. You will have the opportunity to take projects from concept through to production, testing and certification.
Key Responsibilities
- Design components and assemblies using SolidWorks, Autodesk or equivalent CAD.
- Produce detailed engineering drawings with GD&T, tolerances and manufacturing specifications.
- Develop prototypes, test rigs and fixtures and support verification testing.
- Support DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP and NPI activities.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing, including root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Work with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
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Experience & Skills
- Proven mechanical design experience within manufacturing or safety-critical environments.
- Strong 3D CAD and technical drawing skills.
- Good knowledge of GD&T, materials, tolerances and manufacturing processes.
- Practical experience in prototyping and product development.
- Understanding of testing, verification and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with CNC machining, injection moulding, forging or assembly is advantageous.
Desirable
- HND or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with military/MOD, fire & rescue, marine, defence or industrial safety equipment.
- Experience designing products for extreme environments, including pressure, corrosion, depth or temperature.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Experience with certification bodies or regulatory authorities.
- Experience in hydraulic, pneumatic, SCUBA/SCBA or safety-critical applications.
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The Opportunity
A varied, hands-on opportunity for a practical and technically minded Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of projects from concept through to production while working across design, testing, manufacturing and product development.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real contribution to the development of specialist mechanical products, we'd like to hear from you.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Proven mechanical design experience within manufacturing or safety-critical environments.
- Strong 3D CAD and technical drawing skills.
- Good knowledge of GD&T, materials, tolerances and manufacturing processes.
- Practical experience in prototyping and product development.
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