SThree
Mechanical Engineer
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About The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in Mechanical Engineer positions within our engineering team. Roles of this type could involve designing, developing and optimizing mechanical systems and components that support our business operations and deliver value to our clients across the UK.
Roles may be based in our offices across Manchester, Birmingham or Bristol, with potential for nationwide opportunities. You could work on projects that span product design, systems integration and technical problem-solving, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to drive innovation and maintain our high standards of quality and delivery.
Typical Role Overview
- Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England; Birmingham, West Midlands, England; Bristol, City of Bristol, England; nationwide opportunities
- Type: Contract
- Full-time
- Day Rate: £250–280 per day; £350–380 per day (dependent on experience)
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Standards: ISO 9001
What You Would Do
Typical responsibilities could include:
- Designing and developing mechanical components and systems using CAD and modelling tools
- Conducting feasibility studies, design analysis and prototype evaluation
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including electrical, controls and systems engineers
- Ensuring designs comply with relevant technical standards, including ISO 9001
- Producing technical drawings, specifications and documentation to support manufacturing and assembly
- Contributing to continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies
- Supporting project delivery from concept through to implementation and testing
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What You Could Bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Proven experience in mechanical design and product development
- Proficiency with CAD software and mechanical design tools
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials science and manufacturing processes
- Experience working within or understanding ISO 9001 quality management systems
- Ability to produce clear technical drawings and specifications
- Good communication and teamworking skills
- Authorization to work in the United Kingdom
What Roles Of This Type Could Offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
- Exposure to diverse projects and technical challenges across multiple sectors
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering teams and develop your technical expertise
- Involvement in projects that deliver real impact to our clients and the wider business
- Scope to build and apply your mechanical design knowledge in a dynamic environment
- Access to development opportunities and exposure to industry best practices
- Flexible working arrangements where supported by the role and client requirements
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About SThree
SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.
Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds
How To Register Interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Disclaimer:
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.
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