Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Greater London is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support production operations at their marine segment facility. The role involves maintaining and improving production processes, updating CAD models, and collaborating with engineers to enhance assembly efficiency. Candidates should hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, and possess strong communication skills and CAD software proficiency. This position offers development opportunities and benefits such as paid holidays, a pension scheme, and private medical planning.

Benefits

21 days annual leave, increasing to 26 days

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance (after 1 year service)

Digital GP

Employee Support Program

Life Assurance Plan

Staff Discount (after 6 months service)

Free Carpark

Social Events

Qualifications

• BEng or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and revision control.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve existing production processes.
• Update mechanical CAD models and drawings.
• Collaborate with process engineers for improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in production.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Troubleshooting mechanical issues

Collaborative work with process engineers

Continuous improvement initiatives

Education

BEng or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Founded in 1989, Garmin has grown into a diversified global technology enterprise operating across aviation, marine, automotive, outdoor and fitness sectors. With over 22,000 associates across 35 countries around the world, we maintain a global footprint with manufacturing, R&D and distribution across multiple regions.

Garmin Swansea forms an important part of Garmins marine segment engineering and manufacturing network. This local site drives product development and production of specialist marine lighting systems and aligns with Garmins wider global culture of technological excellence and integrated operations.

Purpose of the role

Business activity at Garmin Swansea has grown significantly over the past 12 months, placing increased demands on the Engineering function. To maintain our high standards and effectively support expanding production, we require an additional Mechanical Engineer to ensure operational efficiency and continued product excellence.

You will provide support to onsite production operations, ensuring efficiency, high-quality right-first-time assembly. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the upkeep and development of existing products, mechanical systems, jigs, fixtures, and documentation, and works closely with production and process engineering teams.

Key Duties and responsibilities

• Support the onsite production team by supporting, maintaining and improving existing production processes
• Review and update mechanical CAD models, drawings, and associated documentation to ensure alignment with as-built lighting assemblies.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical or assembly issues identified on the production floor
• Work collaboratively with process engineers to implement improvements that enhance assembly efficiency, product quality, and repeatability.
• Support sourcing and qualification of alternative suppliers for mechanical components when required.
• Assisting with control and implementation of engineering change in production processes
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on manufacturability and ease of assembly
• Supporting an organised library of engineering data, drawings, and revision histories
• Contribute to continuous improvement and manufacturing initiatives across the production process
• Ensuring jigs all mechanical parts and assemblies are accurately represented in our CAD models and drawings
• Maintaining and improving production jigs and fixtures
• Monitor and update jigs and fixture tracker with progress reports

Education and Experience

• BEng or HND with equivalent experience - Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (2 : 2 or above), or HND in Mechanical Engineering with equivalent appropriate experience - Required
• 3D Cad , part , assembly and drawing creation - Required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - Required
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar) - Required
• Understanding of manufacturing methods such as machining, casting, and assembly processes - Desired
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and revision control - Required
• Basic knowledge of materials, fasteners, and components - Required
• Use of 3D printers and 3D printing techniques - Desired
• ESD considerations, knowledge of and appropriate materials / practices - Desired

Benefits

21 days holiday a year rising to 26 days with service, plus all public and Bank Holidays.

Career pathway & development opportunities

• Additional leave for Birthday and employment Anniversary (after 6months service)
• Pension Scheme
• Digital GP
• Medicash Cash Plan Scheme (after 6 months service)
• Private Medical (after 1 year service)
• Associate Share Purchase Scheme
• Employee Support Program
• Life Assurance Plan
• Staff Discount (after 6 months service)
• Free Carpark
• Social Events