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.

• 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.

• 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.