Mechanical System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scientific instrumentation is seeking a Mechanical Systems Development Engineer to manage complex projects from design to product release. This role involves hands-on engineering and troubleshooting, ideal for candidates with a Mechanical or Physics background and relevant industry experience. The position offers a hybrid working model and excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and structured career development.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Defined contribution pension

Customizable benefits package

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of industry experience in design, R&D, or production engineering roles.
• Experience in developing products and sub-assemblies.
• Ability to analyze and fault-find on complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complex customer projects from conception to design and validation.
• Engage in manufacturing troubleshooting and support design reviews.
• Develop, document, and control detailed processes.

Skills

Product design and development

FMEA

Risk/hazard analysis

Verification and validation methods

Fault analysis techniques

Education

Mechanical or Physics background

Job description

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About the Company

Our client has been at the forefront of technical innovation for over 50 years and is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of scientific instrumentation. Due to growth, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Systems Development Engineer who will be responsible for complex customer projects from conception to design, development, validation, product compliance, and design release.

Role Overview

This is a comprehensive Mechanical Systems Development Engineer role, involving all aspects of the design lifecycle. It is well-suited for an engineer who enjoys being hands-on and is not afraid to engage in manufacturing troubleshooting.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an engineer with a Mechanical or Physics background, possessing 2-5 years of industry experience in design, R&D, or production engineering roles.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years experience in product design and development, preferably related to systemized products.
• Knowledge of developing design and product specifications (desirable).
• Familiarity with FMEA, risk/hazard analysis, What If, HazOp (desirable).
• Experience in developing products and sub-assemblies.
• Ability to analyze and fault-find on complex systems.
• Experience in creating verification and validation methods (desirable).
• Capability to develop, document, and control detailed processes and guide technicians during build and testing.
• Support for design reviews focusing on Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Service.
• Knowledge of modular design and system configuration.
• Experience in designing for high product reliability and ease of servicing.
• Experience with validation and product testing.
• Knowledge of fault analysis techniques such as 8D and 5 Whys.
• Experience in Engineering Change processes.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

The company offers a hybrid working setup: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Flexible start and finish times are available to accommodate your preferred working hours.

They provide excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, structured career development, 25 days of annual leave, half-days on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution pension, and a customizable benefits package.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their CV to MARS Recruitment or connect with Lee Cherrill on LinkedIn or via the MARS Recruitment website.

Equal Opportunities

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or other protected statuses. Candidates will be contacted within 3 working days; if you do not hear back, your application was not successful at this time.

MARS Recruitment specializes in Engineering & IT recruitment, partnering with UK companies and offering both temporary/contract and permanent roles.