Mechanical Engineer
24 days ago
Great Yarmouth
Mechanical Engineer About the OpportunityWe’re partnering with a highly respected, technology-driven engineering organisation. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their Great Yarmouth team with the appointment of a Mechanical Engineer.Working within a clean-room environment, you’ll collaborate closely with Design, Production and Process Engineering teams to deliver high-precision jigs, fixtures and laser-processing tooling that support complex, high-integrity products.The RoleKey responsibilities include: • Designing jigs, fixtures, nests, alignment systems and handling tools for microelectronic assembly, • Producing detailed 3D models, assemblies and technical drawing packs using SolidWorks, Creo or similar CAD software, • Developing tooling solutions compatible with clean-room and ESD-controlled environments, • Designing specialist tooling for laser processing, including alignment, clamping and thermal management solutions, • Collaborating with Production Engineering to resolve bottlenecks and improve throughput and yield, • Supporting first-article builds, process validation and troubleshooting activities, • Defining manufacturing requirements for machined, 3D-printed and laser-cut components, • Working with suppliers to deliver compliant, cost-effective tooling solutions This is a hands-on engineering role where your designs will directly influence manufacturing performance and product quality.About YouWe’re looking for:, • A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline), • Strong CAD capability (SolidWorks, Creo or similar), • Experience designing high-precision tooling or fixtures, • Understanding of precision machining and manufacturing processes, • Knowledge of materials suitable for clean-room and ESD environments, • Awareness of laser processing constraints (alignment, fixturing, thermal considerations), • A collaborative approach, working effectively with cross-functional teamsDesirable experience includes:, • Basic FEA (static and/or thermal), • Familiarity with automated or semi-automated tooling, • Experience with vacuum systems, optics or micro-mechanical integration, • Understanding of aerospace compliance standards You’ll be practical, detail-driven and solutions-focused, with the ability to translate production challenges into robust engineered solutions.What’s on Offer, • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (with option to buy more), • Private healthcare and health cash plan, • 6% employer pension contribution, • Life assurance (4x salary), • Employee rewards and discount schemes, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Ongoing training and development support Sound like something for you? Hit APPLY or contact us direct on