Mechanical Engineer
1 day ago
Braintree
Mechanical Engineer Location: Braintree Employment Type: Permanent We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a technical environment, enjoys taking ownership of complex design challenges, and can deliver high‑quality engineering solutions across multiple projects. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and industrialising next‑generation high voltage components and systems, ensuring reliability, manufacturability, and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop HV components and systems including insulation structures, connectors, and mechanical assemblies., • Produce detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings in accordance with BS 8888., • Apply dielectric design principles to manage electric field stress, insulation integrity, and long‑term system reliability., • Take full ownership of design solutions from concept through prototype validation and industrialisation., • Plan and conduct prototype and HV withstand testing, interpreting results to refine designs., • Use engineering calculations and FEA tools to correlate analysis with testing and optimise mechanical and electrical performance., • Validate engineering decisions using evidence, testing results, and sound engineering judgement., • Produce clear and structured technical reports, design documentation, and presentations., • Ensure solutions are robust, manufacturable, and aligned with cost, schedule, and technical constraints., • Independently identify root causes and implement effective engineering solutions., • Communicate technical concepts and design decisions clearly across multidisciplinary teams., • Build strong working relationships with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers., • Understand customer technical requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions., • Represent the engineering team confidently during technical discussions with customers., • Act as a trusted technical contributor and role model within the team., • Guide and mentor less experienced engineers with constructive feedback and knowledge sharing., • Proactively identify opportunities to improve designs, processes, and engineering best practices., • Develop expertise continuously and apply new learning to strengthen technical output. About You • Proven track record delivering multiple technical design projects., • Demonstrable experience producing mechanical designs across several projects., • Strong understanding and application of GD&T in accordance with BS 8888., • Evidence of practical engineering application in previous roles., • Ability to justify design decisions using engineering principles, calculations, and data. Desirable Experience • Prototype testing, result interpretation, and iterative design refinement., • Experience correlating test data with analysis and improving designs using FEA., • Background in concept generation, ideation, and industrialisation of mechanical systems., • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent – or significant relevant experience.