Mechanical Engineer

ASC Connections; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding engineering manufacturer in Birmingham is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to strengthen its growing team. This role involves leading reliability initiatives and resolving product issues while benefiting from flexible working hours, competitive salary, and excellent career development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience with FMEA and 8-D methodology and will play a key role in improving product performance and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

On-site parking

Employee recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role (Product Engineer, Reliability Engineer, etc.).
• Proven background in 8-D methodology, FMEA, and continuous improvement.
• Confidence working with customers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading reliability reviews across product design, manufacturing, and customer applications.
• Driving root cause investigations and 8-D reporting for reliability and field performance issues.
• Managing FMEA processes to identify risks and embed lessons learned.
• Coordinating cross-functional actions with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Developing and tracking reliability metrics, reporting on risks, actions, and closure status.
• Engaging with customers through reports, presentations, and on-site technical meetings.

Skills

8-D methodology

FMEA

Continuous improvement

Customer engagement

Education

Mechanical engineering education (HNC/HND)

Job description

An expanding engineering manufacturer, known for producing precision-engineered solutions for high-performance applications, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to strengthen its growing team. With ongoing investment in technology, people, and manufacturing capability, the company has built a reputation for innovation, quality, and customer commitment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to drive reliability initiatives, resolve product issues, and influence long-term design and manufacturing improvements. Based in the Birmingham area, the role offers a salary around £45,000+, 33 days annual leave, flexible working hours, and excellent development potential.

Responsibilities

• Leading reliability reviews across product design, manufacturing, and customer applications.
• Driving root cause investigations and 8‑D reporting for reliability and field performance issues.
• Managing FMEA processes to identify risks and embed lessons learned.
• Coordinating cross‑functional actions with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Developing and tracking reliability metrics, reporting on risks, actions, and closure status.
• Engaging with customers through reports, presentations, and on‑site technical meetings.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in a similar role (Product Engineer, Reliability Engineer, etc.).
• Proven background in 8‑D methodology, FMEA, and continuous improvement.
• Confidence working with customers and cross‑functional teams.
• Mechanical engineering education (HNC/HND) or relevant training.

Benefits

• Salary circa £45,000+.
• Flexible working hours and 33 days annual leave.
• Supportive and technically focused leadership team.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 33 days holiday, on‑site parking, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Opportunity to lead reliability strategy and make a direct impact on product performance and customer satisfaction.

If you're looking for a technically engaging role where you can drive reliability, influence design, and support continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing, apply now via the link in this Mechanical Engineer advert.

Keywords: Mechanical Engineering, Reliability, FMEA, 8D, RCA, Quality, Root Cause, Continuous Improvement, Product Reliability, Field Performance, Weibull, Engineering, Manufacturing, Zero Defects.

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