Manufacturing Engineer

Quest Global; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join an experienced project team in the UK. The role involves providing mechanical engineering expertise, resolving design issues, and supporting cross-pillar problem solving across the full project lifecycle.

You will work with a diverse team to deliver technical outputs, including calculations, drawings, and reports, while complying with relevant codes and standards. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.
• Project management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaboration across engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive project delivery and technical alignment.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, providing clear communication and technical insight to support progress and business development.
• Apply procedures, codes, and standards to all engineering activities, ensuring compliance and technical excellence.
• Lead production and review of calculations, drawings, models, and reports, maintaining design integrity.
• Identify and manage project risks and support safety assessments and continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering lifecycle

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Engineering delivery standards

Education

Graduate / Post Graduate in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Job Requirements

Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognised expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognise that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you.

We are looking to expand our Engineering Management capability in all levels of experience and are keen to hear from you if you're ready to take the next step in your career.

Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support an upcoming project. The resource will operate as an integrated member of the project team and be capable of independently managing his/her activities without supervision.

Overview

As a Mechanical Engineer you will provide mechanical engineering expertise, resolve integration and design issues, and support cross-pillar technical problem solving.

What You Will Do

The Client will be responsible for day-to-day task assignment and project direction, review and acceptance of deliverables, and technical governance and customer interface.

• Foster collaboration across engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive project delivery and technical alignment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, providing clear communication and technical insight to support project progress and business development.
• Apply relevant procedures, codes, and standards rigorously to all engineering activities, ensuring compliance and technical excellence.
• Lead the production and review of engineering outputs including calculations, drawings, models, and reports while maintaining design integrity throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify and manage project risks, contribute to safety assessments, and support continuous improvement through technical evaluations and process enhancements.

What Will You Bring

• Proven experience delivering engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from concept design through to implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to complex technical solutions and project outcomes.
• Strong track record of producing and reviewing detailed engineering documentation, including calculations, drawings, and technical reports.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders and customers to resolve technical and delivery challenges
• IEng/RSci/IMarEng, mechanical/mechatronic engineering delivery, production/manufacturing experience, integration and technical problem solving; EngTech Level 4+ technical delivery experience.

Desired Experience

• Army vehicle background, MOD/DE&S knowledge, support management, asset management, military equipment experience, stakeholder management.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) for this role.

Key Technical/Professional Competencies

• Good knowledge on various manufacturing processes
• Experience in lean & 5S management
• Exposure to Aero/ Auto industry is preferred
• Awareness of aerospace/auto quality requirements (AS9100, OSHAS, TS 16949, various ISO )

Education & Professional Qualification

• Graduate /Post Graduate in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum hands on experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Project management experience is must

Desired Candidate Profile

• Willing to travel to the Customer site & Service providers, as required
• Proactive approach and work in a fast paced environment
• Self Motivated
• Multifaceted

Computer/SW Skills

• MS Office tools : MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project