Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Industrial & Traction Systems

About the Role

An international, market-leading engineering organisation operating in highly specialized industrial sectors is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support its engineering function. This role perfectly blends hands-on engineering expertise with project and customer coordination, playing a key part in the overhaul, testing, and lifecycle management of complex, heavy-duty mechanical drive lines and connecting systems.

You will work closely with cross-functional internal teams - including Sales, Production, and Quality - as well as external clients, driving technical investigations while ensuring products meet strict performance, quality, and contract requirements. This is a delivery-focused role requiring robust technical judgement, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to act as the primary technical face to the customer.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Technical Support & Investigations:
Provide hands-on engineering support for overhaul projects, including condition assessments, job pack creation, and conducting detailed fault, warranty, and failure investigations.

Manage Engineering Documentation:
Prepare, review, compile, and approve technical reports, method statements, material comparisons, and component overhaul instructions.

Drive Engineering Changes:
Create and manage engineering change proposals, production permit requests, and concessions to conclusion, ensuring accurate Bill of Materials (BoM) management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with internal departments such as Purchasing, Shop Floor, Quality, and Projects to support daily operations and uphold high engineering standards.

Client Engagement:
Act as the leading technical representative in client meetings, managing customer communications regarding failure investigations, and providing trusted on-site technical support.

Quality & Safety Compliance:
Ensure all work, technical documentation, and product specifications align with company procedures and ISO 9001:2015 quality systems.

Requirements

Education:

Minimum of an HNC/HND (or equivalent qualification) in a mechanically biased engineering discipline.

Professional

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years of proven engineering experience with a well-balanced background in general mechanical engineering, testing, and technical process writing.

Industry Background:
Solid knowledge of heavily regulated sectors, ranging from Mobility (Rail and Marine) to Power, Oil, and Gas or heavy industrial sectors.

Technical Knowledge:
Strong understanding of engineering first principles, mechanical driveline systems (such as gearboxes, shafts, couplings, or coolers), and BS 8888 technical documentation standards.

Operational Awareness:
Good familiarity with overhaul production processes and the impact of technical decisions on commercial contracts.

Core Attributes:
Highly proactive, agile, and resilient with excellent technical communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for solving complex mechanical problems.

What’s Offered

Competitive salary dependent on engineering experience.

Highly stable career path within a globally recognized, tier-one industrial engineering business.

Opportunity to work on high-value, complex heavy-machinery and green-energy transport systems.

Collaborative workspace with strong scope for independent task management and technical ownership