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Lead Consultant - Engineering & Manufacturing
Position: Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks)
Contract: Permanent
Industry: Aerospace, Automotive & Marine (High Speed Rotating Equipment)
PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client and a leading manufacturer of full turnkey solutions and Test Equipment delivered to prestigious manufacturers worldwide within industries such as Aerospace, Automotive/Motorsport and Marine. Due to team expansion and successfully winning new business, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis to be involved in exciting projects and support some of the world's well-known and A‑listed manufacturers.
Ideally you will have a background in rotating equipment such as compressors, turbines, pumps, motors, engine test equipment and/or machinery that operates through rotational motion.
Job Overview
We are looking for a creative Mechanical Engineer to work on all product stages from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning. The goal is to design and engineer dynamometer and related system mechanical components of innovation and excellence.
Responsibilities
* Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
* Design and provide drawings for systems and components that meet needs and requirements
* Confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties
* Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling and installing components
* Support the Production and Commissioning Departments during equipment build and installation
* Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly and installation processes
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
* Test and evaluate theoretical designs
* Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
* Evaluate final product’s overall performance, reliability and safety
* Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions
* Prepare product reports and documentation including operational manuals, product specifications, etc.
* Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods
* Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
General Statement
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and you may be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by changing roles and the overall business objectives.
Requirements
* Preferably 5 years proven working experience in mechanical engineering
* Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
* Hands‑on experience with computer‑aided engineering (CAM) and computer‑aided manufacturing (CAE)
* Experience with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools. Preferably SolidWorks (e.g., AutoCAD or other)
* Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar)
* Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (MATLAB, Excel, LabVIEW, etc.)
* Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.
* Creativity and analytical skills
* Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
* Strong technical writing skills
* Manufacturing experience preferred
* Dynamometer engineering experience preferred
* 25 days plus bank holidays. Bank holidays • Pension, Company Benefits and 36.75 hour week (Mon‑Thurs 08:00‑16:30 Fri 08:00‑12:45)
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Manufacturing
Industries
* Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
* Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
* Manufacturing
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