Mechanical Support Engineer

Position: Mechanical Support Engineer

Location: Ideally in the Surrey area commutable from Bromley, Woking, Croydon, Crawley, Wimbledon, Feltham, Slough. Guildford, Dartford, Woolwich, Gravesend, Maidstone, Twickenham

Remuneration: 35,000 - 40,000 (DOE), annual bonus, holiday, pension + additional company benefits

We are seeking a dedicated and hands-on Mechanical Support Engineer to join our site-based team, providing crucial engineering expertise across various functions. The Support Engineer will possess a strong mechanical engineering background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This role requires a proactive and adaptable individual who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the development and improvement of our engineering processes and products.

Mechanical Support Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive engineering support across various departments, including BOM checks, condition assessments, job pack creation, and preparation for production projects.
• Conduct thorough fault investigations and diagnosis, develop solutions, and produce detailed engineering reports.
• Develop and review test procedures, engineering change requests, concessions, and production permits to ensure compliance with technical and quality standards.
• Perform material analysis and comparisons and contribute to the design and development of tooling and test equipment as needed.
• Manage warranty investigations, including interacting with customers and suppliers, conducting root cause analyses, and preparing detailed investigation reports.
• Draw conclusions on failures, provide recommendations for corrective actions, and ensure follow-up actions are implemented effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex engineering challenges and provide support for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Produce technical reports in line with company and client requirements, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of engineering processes, procedures, and tools to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall quality.

Mechanical Support Engineer Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum HNC/HND qualification (or equivalent) in a mechanically biased engineering discipline. A higher-level qualification is advantageous.
• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in a professional engineering role, with a strong balance of hands-on engineering, testing, problem-solving, and technical process writing.
• Experience in conducting condition assessments, technical investigations, and managing engineering tasks from concept through to completion.
• Familiarity with multiple industries, such as Automotive, Rail, Marine, Power, Renewables, Oil and Gas, Aviation, and others is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of BS 8888 technical product documentation standards and specifications.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to work from first engineering principles.
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of the impact of engineering decisions on business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills in both technical and conversational English, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Note to Applicants: We are currently unable to provide support for candidates who require visa sponsorship, either now or in the future.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of engineering innovation, working with a team dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. You will have the chance to make a real impact, contribute to key projects, and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

To apply for the Mechanical Support Engineer vacancy, please click on the apply button, your CV will be forwarded to Cognize Technical Recruitment, a specialist recruitment agency for the Automation, Engineering and Manufacturing industry sectors

Vacancy Ref: V36565