Hybrid Design Engineer: Mechanical & Electro‑Mechanical Systems

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Redruth; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Volunteer leave

Inclusion plan

Job summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, is seeking an Engineer to own engineering solutions across the product lifecycle. This hands-on role covers design, testing, manufacturing, and problem solving, with opportunities to influence changes and continuous improvement.

You will work with cross-functional teams and contribute to meeting safety and quality standards. The role offers hybrid working, exposure to ISO 9001 processes, and a clear impact on product performance

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, or electro‑mechanical systems.
• Exposure to engineering change processes (ECR/ECO).
• Experience with structured problem‑solving methods (RCA, FMEA, PFMEA).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, moulding, assembly, or electrical integration.
• Exposure to testing, validation, or compliance activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering data and produce clear technical reports.
• Awareness of quality/regulatory standards (Machinery Directive, RoHS, REACH).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of defined workpackages within technical projects and deliver solutions.
• Deliver engineering changes inline with ISO 9001 frameworks and change control processes.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation, reports, and updates.
• Contribute to concept generation and develop designs that are robust and manufacturable.
• Develop and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or electro‑mechanical systems.
• Analyse requirements, support prototype builds, and define verification activities.
• Interpret test data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Support.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

ECR/ECO processes

RCA & FMEA

Manufacturing awareness

Testing & validation

Regulatory standards

Job description

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, is seeking an Engineer to own engineering solutions across the product lifecycle. This hands-on role covers design, testing, manufacturing, and problem solving, with opportunities to influence changes and continuous improvement.

You will work with cross-functional teams and contribute to meeting safety and quality standards. The role offers hybrid working, exposure to ISO 9001 processes, and a clear impact on product performance