Area Mechanical Engineer

Arconic; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Mechanical Engineer to join their Birmingham team. This role involves providing professional engineering and maintenance support, focusing on design calculations and project management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, with a passion for improving reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work collaboratively with maintenance teams, mentor personnel, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Join a company that values innovation and offers a culture of inclusivity and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment is essential.
• Strong desire to work in engineering and maintenance roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support through expertise and knowledge.
• Prepare design calculations and project briefs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Project Management

Communication Skills

Hydraulic Systems

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Oracle Budget Management Tools

Job description

Arconic Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Arconic is currently in search of Area Mechanical Engineer to join our Kitts Green based in Birmingham.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• To provide a professional engineering & maintenance support through the application of appropriate expertise, knowledge, and experience.
• To focus on the preparation of design calculations, in accordance with all relevant standards and legislation adopting all necessary standard formats and procedures.
• To focus on the financial aspects of contracts which include the final project valuations; preparation of project briefs and material and carry out presentations to client.
• Ensure improvements are made with regards to reliability
• Perform RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis) of issues
• Support, mentor and provide guidance to the area maintenance personnel
• Perform in-depth planning and monitoring of activities during periods of planned downtime
• Perform reviews of Planned Maintenance activities/tasks to ensure there efficiency and validity

Key Objectives

• To understand all Mechanical Principle and an understanding of Civil Engineering.
• Basic understanding of electrical control would be ideal.
• To have a thorough understanding of all EHS aspects of engineering, including CDM, HAZOP, confined spaces and contractor control.
• Develop engineering specifications to all relevant BS engineering standard, code of practices and Arconic standards.
• To project manage engineering installations/activities using Microsoft Project and Oracle based budget management tools.
• To assist in improving Plant and equipment “up-time”
• Review tender documents from third party suppliers.
• Follow installation of projects with training of on-site personnel, completion of all documentation and project files.
• To be able to review and critically analyze engineering drawings.
• A basic understanding of operational skills for AutoCAD and AutoCAD inventor.
• To be able to follow drawing office systems for filing of drawings etc.
• To have a high competency of IT usage i.e. Microsoft Word and internal systems.
• To be capable of working with contractors and on-site personnel during installation.
• To be able to work within and lead teams.
• Support area maintenance teams with issues and breakdowns.
• Proactive approach and be self-motivated to achieve goals and targets.
• Have a good knowledge of hydraulic systems

Basic Qualifications

• HNC/HND (preferably a Degree) in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience or a strong desire to work within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
• Leadership experience is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical knowledge within the areas of heavy engineering and fast paced production environments.
• Ability to analyze technically complex problems and develop the most appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work with others (at all levels of the organization) and positively influence a team along with a proven record of implementing change in a engineering and maintenance environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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