Mechanical Engineer

Contract Personnel Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Limited is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and develop bespoke automated machinery used by customers worldwide. The role focuses on taking concepts through to manufacture and includes building prototypes and testing solutions.

The position is Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 5:30pm, based in the Norwich area. You will work with manufacturing, suppliers and customers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in a mechanical design engineering role.
• Strong 2D/3D CAD skills; SolidWorks advantageous.
• Experience designing industrial or automated machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and continuously improve mechanical systems and components.
• Produce accurate engineering drawings and documentation.
• Support new product development from concept through to production.
• Troubleshoot design and machine issues, identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Build and test prototypes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Support engineering change projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in risk assessments and design reviews.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

2D/3D CAD

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.

• 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.

If you're passionate about engineering, enjoy developing innovative solutions and want to be part of a business where your ideas can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.