Contract Mechanical Engineer

Owen Daniels; Aston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Aston seeks a Mechanical Engineer for a 6-month contract to maintain and develop products in the naval marine sector. The role entails interpreting specifications, validating designs, and creating technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a Mechanical Engineering degree, alongside strong skills in valve and hydraulic designs. Proficiency in Solidworks and Draftsight is crucial, alongside effective communication with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in a similar position.
• Competent level of knowledge of engineering and technology principles.
• Experience in valve design and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer specifications and create solutions.
• Establish and maintain design philosophies.
• Support the Engineering department in detailing designs.

Skills

Mechanical analysis

Valve design

Hydraulic system design

2D and 3D drawing creation

Technical documentation

Customer communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Solidworks

Draftsight

Job description

Mechanical Engineer x5

Initial 6 month contract (Likely to extend). Outside IR35 or PAYE FTC. Growing Manufacturing Business. Birmingham. ASAP Start.

Our client is a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. Working within the Engineering Team, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and developing the existing company product range and creating solutions to customer problems from within the naval marine sector.

The Mechanical Engineer, in conjunction with the Design Manager, and the Engineering Standards Manager will be responsible for facilitating the flow of reliable, accurate and readily available data, to both internal and external customers.

Job Description

• Interpret customer specifications and create solutions that fully satisfy requirements.
• Use appropriate valve technologies for a wide range of applications.
• Use correct standards, design codes and pressure vessel codes where appropriate (Def Stans, BS, ISO, DN, PD etc).
• Create technical documentation to demonstrate sound engineering practice and compliance.
• Establish and maintain design philosophies to support the valve design process and maintain traceability.
• Create and maintain design calculations to validate new designs and products.
• Introduce appropriate validation and test procedures and programmes for prototypes.
• Produce reports and project plans, autonomously or with the appropriate project lead.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and collaborate with the engineering team accordingly.
• Ensure continued communication and good relationships with external and internal customers.
• Liaise with and provide technical support to customers and suppliers.
• Liaise with internal and external Development technicians to assess results from testing.
• Represent the business at customer and supplier meetings when necessary.
• Lead small teams to deliver on commitments.
• Assist with production-based issues.
• Creating and maintaining product designs and drawings in Solidworks and Draftsight.
• Supporting the Engineering department in detailing designs and updating production database from launch to production.
• Carrying out any other duties appropriate to this post, as necessary or as requested.

Research & Development Engineer

The role includes responsibilities around valve design, hydraulic system designs (including pumps, actuators etc), oil and gas or naval marine.

Essential Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• 10+ years' experience in a similar position.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or related engineering discipline required.
• Competent level of knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices.
• Experience creating and maintaining accurate engineering records, drawings, design calculations and files.
• Creating and maintaining 2D and 3D drawings and 3D models, preferably Draftsight and Solidworks.
• Ability to conduct and undertake mechanical analysis.
• Experience in valve design, hydraulic system designs (including pumps, actuators etc), oil and gas or naval marine.
• Experience of Mathcad to create engineering calculations is desirable.
• Experience of influencing product direction.
• All candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance.