Mechanical Engineer

Contract Personnel Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our client’s engineering team, focusing on the design and development of bespoke automated machinery. You’ll take concepts through to manufacture and deliver robust engineering solutions for customers worldwide.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks advantageous), and effective communication to work with manufacturing, suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Strong 2D/3D CAD skills (SolidWorks advantageous).
• Experience designing industrial or automated machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanical assemblies and components using 2D/3D CAD.
• Producing accurate engineering drawings and documentation.
• Supporting new product development from concept through to production.
• Troubleshooting design and machine issues, identifying root causes and implementing improvements.
• Building and testing prototypes.
• Working with manufacturing, suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Supporting engineering change projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participating in risk assessments and design reviews.

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative engineering team, designing and developing bespoke automated machinery used by customers worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, taking ownership of projects and seeing designs progress from concept through to manufacture.

This role is Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 5:30pm.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the design, development and continuous improvement of mechanical systems and components, working closely with manufacturing, suppliers and customers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing mechanical assemblies and components using 2D/3D CAD.
• Producing accurate engineering drawings and documentation.
• Supporting new product development from concept through to production.
• Troubleshooting design and machine issues, identifying root causes and implementing improvements.
• Building and testing prototypes.
• Working collaboratively with manufacturing, suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Supporting engineering change projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participating in risk assessments and design reviews.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous experience in a mechanical design engineering role.
• Strong 2D/3D CAD skills (SolidWorks experience advantageous).
• Experience designing industrial or automated machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.