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Location: Cheshire
Salary: Competitive Salary + Pension + Life assurance + Professional Development Prospects
Experience: 2-5 years post-graduate industry experience

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology and innovation? Do you thrive in a regulated industry such as aerospace, defence, automotive, or oil & gas? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to design, analyse and qualify lifesaving products in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment!

About the Role

As a key member of the engineering team, you will work on groundbreaking projects, helping to shape the future of industry-leading products. Your work will directly contribute to the safety, performance and reliability of products, ensuring they meet both customer needs and industry regulatory standards.

Key Tasks:

Mechanical design, analysis and qualification activities for new and existing products
Perform engineering assessments, calculations and evaluations to ensure product compliance
Develop mechanical specifications and select appropriate components
Plan and execute physical test campaigns, documenting and reporting findings
Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to deliver engineering solutions
Identify areas for continuous improvement, helping to enhance product design and performance
Work within an established project management framework to deliver high-quality results on time

Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
2-5 years of experience in a regulated industry (aerospace, defence, automotive, oil & gas or similar)
Experience using 3D CAD and able to produce calculations on designs
Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and their application
Experience in mechanical design, testing and analysis
Ability to create and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Experience of qualification and validation processes
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Why Join?

Work on industry leading, life saving projects with a highly skilled engineering team
Exposure to cutting-edge technology and high-impact engineering solutions
A collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation

If you're ready to take the next step in your mechanical engineering career, we want to hear from you!

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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