Mechanical Engineer

Bowmay Consulting; Middleton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Salary sacrifice

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

25 days holiday + stats

Early finish Fridays

Ongoing development and training

Job summary

Bowmay Consulting is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for an international client with a strong reputation. The role focuses on repairs, refurbishment, and rebuild projects, requiring hands-on experience with machine tools and heavy machinery.

You will read drawings, apply GD&T, and develop practical engineering solutions in an autonomous, process-driven environment. You will assess machines, generate technical reports, and support manufacturing to meet project requirements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with machine tools or heavy industrial equipment/machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of fabrication welding and hard coatings welding.
• Understanding Geometrical Design and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Practical problem solving to investigate issues and develop solutions.
• Comfortable working in an autonomous role.

Responsibilities

• Assess returned machines and components, identifying repair/refurbishment/replacement options.
• Inspect pre-used components and produce technical reports for repair recommendations and rebuild projects.
• Support manufacturing to ensure on-time, in-spec production per project requirements.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to deliver projects efficiently and to quality standards.
• Provide technical support to the service team for quotations and technical inquiries.
• Produce accurate engineering documentation, reports, and Bills of Materials.
• Support FATs and inspections to ensure rebuilt equipment meets customer expectations.

Skills

Machine tools experience

Heavy industrial equipment

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Mechanical engineering principles

Autonomous role

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in repairs, refurbishment or rebuild projects looking for your next challenge? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We have a new opportunity with one of our longstanding clients, an international engineering company who dominate the market around the globe.

They invest significantly in the business, its machinery and the employees. A large part of the workforce has been with this business for many, many years.

What you'll get

• Salary is negotiable (This depends on the skills & experience you bring)


• Salary sacrifice


• Enhanced pension


• Life assurance


• 25 days holiday + stats


• Early finish Fridays


• You will get the opportunity to work for a business with an outstanding reputation that actively encourages ongoing development and training

About You

• Hands on experience with machine tools or other heavy industrial equipment / machinery


• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering


• Knowledge of fabrication welding and welding of hard coatings


• You will be able to read and interpret engineering drawings


• You will have knowledge in Geometrical Design and Tolerancing


• You’ll be a practical problem solver with the ability to investigate issues and develop effective engineering solutions


• You will be comfortable within an autonomous role


• You have technical knowledge of mechanical engineering principles

About the role

• You’ll support the assessment of returned machines and components, identifying the most effective solutions for repair, refurbishment or replacement


• You will inspect pre-used components and produce technical reports to support repair recommendations, cost estimates and rebuild projects


• Supporting the manufacturing facility, you will ensure products are built on time and in line with project requirements.


• Working collaboratively with Production and Quality teams, you'll help ensure projects are delivered on time, efficiently and to the required quality standards


• You’ll provide technical support to the service team when needed, with regards to technical quotations


• A key part of the role will involve producing accurate engineering documentation, technical reports, and Bills of Materials


• You’ll support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and inspections, ensuring rebuilt equipment meets customer expectations.

This is an immediate requirement, so if you feel that you have the required skills and experience.