Mechanical Engineer

Terry Parris Associates; Horsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical / Test Engineer to join their team in Horsham. This role involves ensuring the production of auditable data in line with quality processes, maintaining and modifying test equipment, and collaborating with various teams to develop robust test plans. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have strong skills in data visualization, technical documentation, and report writing. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative testing solutions in a dynamic environment, while also enhancing your technical expertise and career growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience in data analysis and technical documentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans and prepare test stands for testing.
• Review and analyze test data, producing reports and recommendations.
• Support design and development of test stands and plans.

Skills

Data Visualization

Technical Documentation

Report Writing

Thermodynamic Calculations

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Education

BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering

BEng/MEng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Physics or similar

Tools

STARS Test Automation Software

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical / Test Engineer
Location: Horsham
Employment Type: Permanent

Purpose of the Role:

The role will ensure auditable data is produced in line with company quality processes. Maintain and, where appropriate, modify test equipment in conjunction with the Test Capability Team. You will work closely with the Test Capability and Test Strategy Teams to develop robust test plans and ensure the test stands are capable.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Execute test plans for our technologies.
2. Prepare test stands and platforms for testing.
3. Installation of test pieces on test stands.
4. Ensure auditable data is produced in line with company quality processes.
5. Review and analyse test data.
6. Produce test reports and present findings and recommendations.
7. Provide accurate timely updates to test management.
8. Fault finding, issue investigation and improvement projects.
9. Create work instructions, standard operating procedures and risk assessments.
10. Support the Test Capability team with the design and development of test stands.
11. Support the Test Strategy team with the development of test plans.
12. Interface and communicate with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Knowledge and Skills Required for the Role:

1. BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng level in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or similar.
2. Ability to visualise and summarise data, perform basic sense checking, identify inconsistencies and perform basic thermodynamic calculations, e.g. efficiency, simple heat balances.
3. Ability to read and produce technical documents including mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and P&IDs.
4. Sound report writing skills and the ability to communicate results and deliver presentations to colleagues and management.
5. Grasp new concepts quickly and develop a good working knowledge of our products and their operation.
6. Delivery-focused and highly motivated, capable of handling multiple priorities and working alone as well as part of a high-performing team.
7. Ability to plan and manage work packages.
8. Ability to produce risk assessments and other similar safety tools, e.g. HAZID, HAZOP and FMEA.

Desirable:

1. Industrial experience, automotive, aerospace or similar industry.
2. Working knowledge of test automation software, e.g. STARS.
3. Experience of planning and carrying out testing.
4. Experience of working with hazardous gases.
5. Knowledge of heat transfer, control systems, electronics and instrumentation.
6. Knowledge of chemical and thermodynamic processes, control systems and instrumentation.

TPA are a specialist recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client. If you think you are a close fit for this position, please do apply and we will also register you for any upcoming positions that may be suitable.