Mechanical Engineer — Product Development & Testing

Roc Search; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Roc Search is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join its Engineering and Product Development team. You will design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical products including safety‑critical equipment, taking projects from concept through production and certification.

The role emphasizes 3D CAD, GD&T, prototyping and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers to resolve technical issues and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design experience within manufacturing or safety‑critical environments.
• Strong 3D CAD and technical drawing skills.
• Good knowledge of GD&T, materials, tolerances and manufacturing processes.
• Practical experience in prototyping and product development.
• Understanding of testing, verification and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with CNC machining, injection moulding, forging or assembly is advantageous.
• Experience with military/MOD, fire & rescue, marine, defence or industrial safety equipment.
• Experience designing products for extreme environments, including pressure, corrosion, depth or temperature.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with certification bodies or regulatory authorities.
• Experience in hydraulic, pneumatic, SCUBA/SCBA or safety‑critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Design components and assemblies using SolidWorks, Autodesk or equivalent CAD.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings with GD&T, tolerances and manufacturing specifications.
• Develop prototypes, test rigs and fixtures and support verification testing.
• Support DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP and NPI activities.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, including root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Work with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

GD&T

Prototyping

Regulatory understanding

Lean Manufacturing

CNC machining

Injection moulding

Forging

Military/Defence exposure

Regulatory bodies experience

Hydraulic/pneumatic safety systems

Education

HND or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk

Job description

Roc Search is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join its Engineering and Product Development team. You will design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical products including safety‑critical equipment, taking projects from concept through production and certification.

The role emphasizes 3D CAD, GD&T, prototyping and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers to resolve technical issues and drive improvements.