Mechanical Engineer (12 Months Temporary Assignment)

Rotork; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork in Manchester, United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design, develop and optimise mechanical systems and components. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement across our product range.

The role involves creating 3D CAD designs, documenting specifications and assembly instructions, performing analyses, managing BOM structures, and contributing to design reviews and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks) or similar tools.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and managing BOM structures.
• Strong technical documentation and drawing skills.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong people skills and ability to work within collaborative teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD tools.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Conduct mechanical analysis and simulations to validate designs.
• Manage BOM structures with accuracy and traceability.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams.
• Translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to improve manufacturability.
• Support technical proposals and documentation for customer presentations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and best practices; identify improvements.

Skills

3D CAD

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Manchester, United Kingdom. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, developing, and optimising mechanical systems and components. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement across our product range.

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD tools, ensuring precision and adherence to technical specifications
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and assembly instructions
• Conduct mechanical analysis and simulations to validate designs and optimise performance
• Manage and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, ensuring accuracy and traceability throughout the product lifecycle
• Collaborate with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product development and improvement initiatives
• Analyse customer requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to enhance product quality and manufacturability
• Support the preparation of technical proposals and documentation for customer presentations
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, regulations, and best practices Contribute to problem-solving activities and identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar tools)
• Demonstrated experience in creating and managing BOM structures
• Strong technical documentation and drawing skills
• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong people skills and ability to work effectively within collaborative teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical simulation and finite element analysis (FEA) software Knowledge of relevant engineering standards and industry regulations
• Project management experience or exposure
• Experience in the pneumatic, hydraulic, or actuator industries
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies Professional engineering qualification or chartership (CEng, IEng)