Mechanical Engineer - Welding Specialist

TRS Staffing Solutions; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support complex safety-critical projects across multiple sites in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, proven manufacturing engineering experience within regulated industries, and strong skills in welding and stakeholder engagement. This role promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities to drive improvement initiatives and uphold project quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering within a regulated industry.
• Strong expertise in welding, inspection, and pressure systems.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert input into conformity assessments and safety case support.
• Lead development and review of welding procedures.
• Serve as a key technical liaison between teams and clients.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Welding expertise

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client, a global assurance and compliance specialist, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of technically complex and safety-critical projects across a regulated infrastructure portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Delivery & Technical Oversight

• Provide expert input into conformity assessments, safety case support, and inspection activities across a range of high-assurance engineering projects.
• Develop and approve technical procedures, specifications, and inspection methodologies in line with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of project execution plans and quality documentation to ensure consistent and compliant delivery.
• Ensure engineering activities meet applicable quality and accreditation standards.

Manufacturing & Welding Expertise

• Apply advanced knowledge of manufacturing techniques, welding processes to support project execution in highly regulated environments.
• Lead the development and review of welding procedures and inspection strategies in line with relevant codes and best practices.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Serve as a key technical liaison between internal teams, clients, and manufacturing partners to align expectations and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the project lifecycle.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to integrate engineering, quality, and safety requirements effectively.

Continuous Improvement & Governance

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering and manufacturing functions.
• Support audits, inspections, and technical reviews to uphold project quality and performance.
• Ensure all project activities are delivered within defined scope, schedule, and cost parameters.

Skills, Experience & Education

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering within a regulated industry (e.g., energy, defence, or other high-integrity sectors).
• Strong expertise in welding, inspection, and pressure systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing skills.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems in safety-critical environments.

Desirable:

• Experience in projects involving long-term asset integrity, decommissioning, or complex infrastructure.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.
• Familiarity with NDT, design verification, and safety case development.

Location:UK-based, with flexibility to support projects across multiple sites