Mechanical Project Engineer

HBK; Royston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Royston is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer. The role involves overseeing the project engineering of vibration test systems, ensuring adherence to performance and safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience, including proficiency in CAD software. This position offers competitive salary, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career progression within a global network.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension

Bonus

Private medical

Onsite EV charging

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Annual IMechE membership sponsorship

Qualifications

• 5+ years mechanical project engineering experience in complex systems.
• Proven experience with electromechanical systems is advantageous.
• Competency in CAD and engineering calculation methods.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical work-packages for LDS shaker systems.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and risk registers.
• Produce and review CAD models, assemblies, and drawings.

Skills

Mechanical design judgment

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Education

Degree (BEng/MEng) in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

FEA software

Job description

This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

About Us habits

Ling Dynamic Systems (LDS), part of HBK, is a global leader in vibration testing and measurement solutions. Our products and services support industries such as aerospace, automotive Nicht? defence, and electronics in ensuring quality, reliability, andynthesis. At HBK, innovation and precision drive everything we do.

Role Overview

As a MechanicalProjectEngineer, you will join our dynamic engineering teamin Royston,Leadingtheendtoendmechanical project engineering of LDS vibration test systems—from requirements capture and concept development through detailed design, build support, factory acceptance, and customer delivery—ensuringontime,onbudgetoutcomes that meet stringent performance and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

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Project Engineering & Delivery

• Own mechanical work‑packages for LDS shaker systems, slip tables,fixturesand thermal barriers, coordinating with electrical/software engineering,manufacturingand supply chain.

• Develop project plans, schedules, risk registers, and progress reporting; drive issue resolution and change control to achieve scope, quality,costand timeobjectives.

Mechanical Design & Analysis

• Produce and review 3D CAD models, assemblies and drawings (GD&T), BoMs and tolerance stacks for shaker structures, hydrostatic bearings, trunnions, cooling systems (air/water)and interfaces.

• Perform hand‑calcs and FEA (modal/stress/fatigue) tovalidate stiffness, strength, dynamic performance, and safety factors under sine, random and shock environments typical of LDS systems.

System Integration & Verification

• Define mechanical acceptance criteria; plan and execute FactoryAcceptance Testingincluding alignment, armaturecentering(optical/inductive), displacementchecksand cooling performance; document results and non‑conformances.

• Support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for build/test issues; implement design for manufacture/assembly (DFMA) improvements.

Stakeholder & Customer Interface

• Collaborate with Sales/Applications to translate customer specifications into engineering requirements; prepare technical proposals, testplansand engineering change notes.

• Provide technical support to Field Service/Aftermarket on commissioning, preventativemaintenanceand upgrades of LDS equipment.

Continuous Improvement & Sustainability

• Champion value engineering,standardizationof modules and continuous improvement initiatives aligned to HBK’s sustainability roadmap (e.g., thermal management efficiency, materialselection, energy usage).

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years mechanical project engineering in complex capital equipment or test systems (preferablyvibration, aerospace, automotive, or industrial machinery).
• Proven experience with electromechanical systems (structures, bearings, cooling, fixtures) and exposure to hydraulics/pneumatics isadvantageousfor LDS systems.
• Competency in CAD (SolidWorks&AutoCad), FEA (Solidworks), and engineering calculation methods.
• Working knowledge of relevant standards and practices (e.g., vibration/shock test methods, DFMA, CE/UKCA, Machinery Directive, safety).

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong mechanical design judgment and practical build/test sensibility for electrodynamic shakers and ancillary equipment.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and documentation skills (specs, test reports, ECNs).

• Analytical problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Able to work hands‑on in the factory/test lab and travelDIR customer sites when required.

• [p]Knowledge and experience of quality procedures withina ISO9001system. Knowledge of Environmental and Health and Safety standards ISO14001 & OHSAS18001 would be an advantage.

  Good understanding of mechanical principles with experience with industry-standard design practices such as DFMEA,DFAand DFM.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary,Pension, bonus, private medical, onsite EV charging.

• Comprehensive training and mentorship.

• Exposure tocutting-edgetechnology and global projects, with the Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Annual IMechE membership Sponsorship.

• Opportunities for career progression within HBK’s global network.