Mechanical Engineer

Our client, a well-established manufacturer of capital equipment for the processing industry, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their Customer Service team, focusing on Repairs, Refurbishment and Rebuild projects. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented mechanical engineer to take ownership of technical design work supporting spares, repairs and rebuild activity, while working closely with Sales, Purchasing, Production and Customer Service colleagues.

The Role
You'll be responsible for producing mechanical parts designs and assemblies that meet sales order requirements, while improving reliability, lead time and cost of production. You'll play a key role in ensuring right-first-time designs, supporting on-time delivery, and driving continuous improvement across products and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce assembly and manufacturing drawings using GD&T and DFMA principles, with 3D CAD models in SolidWorks and PDM
• Provide supporting calculations for new designs or significant modifications
• Produce purchased equipment specifications for ancillary equipment
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOM) and part numbers in SAP
• Manage design changes through the ECN (Engineering Change Notice) process
• Issue technical reports on pre-used parts and machines, recommending repair, re-use or replacement
• Respond directly to customer queries on technical and engineering issues
• Determine work content and establish costs for component refurbishment
• Provide technical support to the Customer Service commercial team and service stations, including occasional site visits
• Attend technical/kick-off meetings and inspections, including FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing)
• Support production and quality teams during assembly, manufacturing and defect reviews

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years' experience in an engineering role, ideally within Service, Repairs or Refurbishment
• Bachelor's Degree, HND, OND or ONC in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T and DFMA
• Proficient in 3D CAD modelling (SolidWorks) and producing 2D manufacturing drawings
• Good understanding of capital equipment machinery design and manufacturing processes
• Some knowledge of hydraulics design and troubleshooting is beneficial
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence liaising across departments and directly with customers
• Flexible approach, able to manage multiple tasks and respond to changing business needs

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Flexible working hours
• The chance to work with a well-respected name in capital equipment manufacturing
• A varied role combining design, technical support and customer-facing work
• Opportunities for professional development, training and CPD
• A collaborative team environment across engineering, production and sales

If this sounds like the right next step for your engineering career, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with Ruth Llewellyn at White Label Recruitment to apply or find out more.