Recruit central are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer within the Peterborough area. Within this role you will be supporting the mechanical engineering department, reporting directly to the engineering manager. The work involves solving complex mechanical issues across the facility with specific focus on services and safety systems for the test cell environment. This includes maintaining the existing set-up as well as contributing to the strategic upgrades required to meet the future demand.
The day-to-day work will involve leadership and execution of projects working across a multi-functional team and the successful applicant will become a key member of the Test Facilities Engineering team, with opportunities to work on the creation and deployment of these new systems.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Evaluation, selection, and deployment of powertrain test cell technologies.
- Design and development of mechanical systems and subsequent services to support.
- Working with the wider team as well as third parties where required.
- Collation and distribution of findings in technical reports.
- Design modifications to facility plant, test rigs and equipment.
- Develop, document, and maintain processes.
- Complex fault finding.
Skills and Experience:
Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:
- Experience of working in an engine, powertrain, or EV test cell environment or with relevant mechanical and safety systems.
- Team working skills to operate effectively with engineers and technicians.
- Excellent attention to detail and a focus on quality.
- Emphasis on initiative and self-starting tasks with the capacity for continuous learning.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to provide concise insights, conclusions and recommendations drawn from complex technical data.
- An Engineering / Technical Degree or be qualified through relevant work experience.
- Proficient in PC operation for engineering software.
Salary: £44,252-£48,100 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am-16:45, Friday 8:30am-16:15 ( 3 days on site and 2 days from home)
If you are interested in this position please click "apply" and we will be in touch.