Mechanical Engineer; FTC)

Position: Mechanical Engineer (FTC)
Mechanical Engineer - (Fixed Term Contract)
Medical Device
Livingston
 
Entrust Resource Solutions is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a client within regulated manufacturing.
 
This hands-on role will focus on maintaining and improving production equipment, resolving mechanical faults and supporting engineering projects to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

The role:

Working closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams, you will:
 
Diagnose mechanical faults, identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
Support equipment installations, modifications and upgrades.
Troubleshoot systems including vacuum pumps, steam, compressed air and pneumatics.
Interpret technical drawings and maintain accurate engineering documentation.
Contribute to continuous improvement projects and support technical training for manufacturing employees.
Ensure all work meets relevant health, safety, quality and regulatory requirements.  What we're looking for
 
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Strong practical mechanical engineering experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Proven experience in fault finding, root cause analysis and preventative maintenance.

Experience of equipment modifications, installations and improvements.
Confidence interpreting mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
A practical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.  

Experience with in pharmaceutical, medical device, life sciences or another regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous. Cleanroom or aseptic manufacturing experience, alongside exposure to equipment commissioning, qualification or validation, would also be beneficial.
 
This is an opportunity to make a direct contribution to production performance and equipment reliability within a collaborative engineering team.
 
Interested? Apply with your CV or contact (url removed) for further information