Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the Wrexham area seeks a Mechanical Test Engineer. This role involves developing new testing techniques and improving existing methods within the advanced materials sector. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in composite materials, accompanied by at least 5 years of experience and relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industrial experience in advanced materials.
• Team leadership experience is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new testing techniques.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis of test failures.

Skills

Understanding of composite materials

Six Sigma

Lean

Continuous Improvement (CI)

Education

Bachelors in Materials Science

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in relevant field

Job description

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Smart4Chemicals are looking to recruit a Mechanical Test Engineer for a leading organisation based in the Wrexham area.

As a Mechanical Test Engineer you will be responsible for developing and implementing new testing techniques whilst also improving existing methods. You will also be responsible for expanding testing capabilities to include physical, analytical and mechanical techniques.

To be considered for the role of Mechanical Test Engineer you must have previous experience working in the advanced materials market, ideally 5+ years. Bachelors educated as an absolute minimum in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related subject. PhD would be highly advantageous.

Role requirements

• Bachelors educated as a minimum in materials science, mechanical engineering or a closely related subject. PhD would be advantageous.
• Previous industrial experience in the advanced materials sector, specifically composite materials.
• Strong understanding of composite materials.
• Team leader/management experience also highly beneficial.
• Experience OR strong understanding in the use of six sigma, lean and CI tools.

Role responsibilities

• Develop and implement new testing techniques covering physical, analytical and mechanical whilst improving existing methods.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and method development.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting test failures.
• Actively support test requests and provide detailed reports with comparisons to industry standards.
• Help to expand testing capabilities within the lab.