Mechanical Engineer

Element Materials Technology; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials testing company in Hitchin seeks a Mechanical Engineer to provide support in the Mechanical Testing Department. The role involves managing customer projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and conducting material tests according to industry regulations. Candidates should have experience with polymers and CAD software, and possess strong technical skills. The position emphasizes collaboration within a diverse technical team dedicated to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience working to published standards for polymers, composites, and rubber materials.
• Understanding of various instrumentation types for measuring tension, torsion, compression, flex, shear, and creep.
• Demonstrable experience in a related field.
• Experience using CAD software to produce technical drawings for fixtures and fittings.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and to agreed quality standards.
• Conduct material tests following industry standards and internal protocols.
• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing test results.

Skills

Mechanical Design

System Design

FEA

ASME Codes & Standards

CAD

Mechanical Knowledge

Creo

SolidWorks

Mechanical Engineering

Autocad

HVAC Design

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Overview

Element is looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to provide Material Testing Engineer support to the Hitchin site to ensure the prompt completion of business deliverables. This role will be based in the Mechanical Testing Department alongside a diverse team of technical and scientific staff all geared toward delivering operational and financial targets to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Manage customer projects from initiation to completion
• Liase with internal team members and external clients to define project requirements and review project proposals in a timely manner
• Ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and to agreed quality standards
• Test Preparation and Execution
• Set up and verify the readiness of mechanical testing equipment according to established procedures
• Conduct material tests following industry standards (e.g. ASTM ISO) and internal protocols
• Record, analyze and report test data accurately ensuring traceability and repeatability
• Technical Support and Calibration
• Work closely with engineers and material scientists to interpret results and provide insights
• Support development and improvement of department testing methods and procedures
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and investigating non-conformance
• Documentation and Reporting
• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing test results and findings
• Maintain accurate records of test set‑ups, conditions and outcomes
• Contribute to documentation for quality assurance and compliance audits
• Health Safety and Quality
• Follow SOPs and safety protocols to contribute to a safe working environment
• Ensure testing activities comply with relevant quality standards and regulations
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to lab efficiency and safe ways of working
• Create and provide technical input to SOPs and risk assessments
• Provide technical input during SHE and Quality investigations
• Operate within local SHE and Quality management systems
• Ability to design fixtures and fittings for laboratory testing instrumentation
• Assist with training and support documentation for equipment and protocols
• Play a key role in our staff training program and competence reviews
• Prepare material or conduct staff training as appropriate

Skills / Qualifications

• Experience working to published standards for polymers, composites and rubber materials
• Understanding of various instrumentation types for measuring tension, torsion, compression, flex, shear and creep
• Demonstrable experience in a related field
• Experience using CAD software to produce technical drawings for fixtures and fittings
• Ability to apply an array of engineering and testing techniques in a rational and practical style to help examine issues and build solutions
• Any related skills in programming and control applications would be an advantage

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to Make tomorrow safer than today.

When failure in use is not an option we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers and technologists supports customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the world’s most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work‑related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose that pay to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding, hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

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Key Skills

• Mechanical Design
• System Design
• FEA
• ASME Codes & Standards
• CAD
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Creo
• SolidWorks
• Mechanical Engineering
• Autocad
• HVAC Design
• Autodesk Inventor

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1