Mechanical Bias Engineering Assistant: Design & Growth Path

ETS-Lindgren GmbH; Rugeley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ETS-Lindgren GmbH in the United Kingdom, England, Rugeley, seeks a junior engineer to support design maintenance and development across defence projects, exposing you to multiple engineering disciplines.

You will assist senior engineers, prepare method statements, write test specifications, manage ECRs, change control, update drawings, and occasionally work on site while cultivating a practical, methodical engineering approach.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering qualification or completion of an engineering apprenticeship (mechanical bias).
• Strong engineering background with emphasis on mechanical principles.
• Proficient in MS Office for diverse tasks.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles for innovation and problem solving.
• Experience supporting design, assembly, test, and delivery of complex Defence systems.
• Proven experience using SolidWorks (mechanical).
• Ambition to progress into a supervisory or specialist role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to achieve results.
• Act as a key link between engineers and other departments to progress tasks.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks under guidance of senior engineers, including: Method Statements, Test Specifications, ECRs, Change Management, Drawing Updates, and occasional site work.
• Participate in meetings and contribute insights to shape the business future.
• Maintain thorough, organised documentation following procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

MS Office

Mechanical engineering principles

SolidWorks

Defence systems experience

Adaptable engineering approach

Accurate, diligent

Plan and organise

Communication across levels

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification/apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

ETS-Lindgren GmbH in the United Kingdom, England, Rugeley, seeks a junior engineer to support design maintenance and development across defence projects, exposing you to multiple engineering disciplines.

You will assist senior engineers, prepare method statements, write test specifications, manage ECRs, change control, update drawings, and occasionally work on site while cultivating a practical, methodical engineering approach.