Associate Mechanical Engineer
Location: WMFTS - UK - Cardrew Industrial Estate
Location Type: Hybrid
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
Job Summary
Become a key player in our team as an Associate Mechanical Engineer and help us drive forward our goals. You’ll join our Operational Engineering (OE) team, which delivers Total Customer Solutions by resolving product lifecycle challenges across our global portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to varied engineering challenges and make a meaningful impact across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Become a key contributor within our Operational Engineering (OE) team as an Associate Mechanical Engineer, supporting the delivery of technical projects that maintain and enhance the Watson‑Marlow product range. This role involves technical project support, engineering change support, documentation, scheduling and reporting, concept design activities, prototyping and testing, test data review, manufacturing engagement, risk management, continuous improvement and health & safety.
* Assist with the delivery of technical projects that maintain, improve, and enhance existing Watson‑Marlow products.
* Contribute to Engineering Change Requests (ECR/ECO), supporting risk assessments and working within formal change control and ISO 9001 quality processes.
* Help prepare technical documentation, schedules, and reports in line with ISO 9001 and internal quality management systems.
* Support concept generation activities, help evaluate ideas, and contribute to presentations and discussions with stakeholders.
* Analyse product requirements to help specify prototypes, support the definition of test requirements, and build or assist with the assembly of prototype units for testing.
* Review test results and performance data, summarise findings and share outcomes with the wider team.
* Engage with existing manufacturing processes to support the manufacture of current and modified production parts, ensuring designs are practical and manufacturable.
* Contribute to product and process risk management through activities such as FMEA and PFMEA, learning how risks are identified and mitigated.
* Support improvement activities aimed at reducing waste, improving efficiency, and enhancing product quality.
* Work in accordance with Watson‑Marlow health and safety systems and procedures, ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.
* Work closely with cross‑functional teams including Quality, Supply Chain, and Production, sharing knowledge and learning from experienced engineers.
Skills and Experience
* Recent graduates of a relevant Engineering discipline.
* Students in their final year of A‑levels who can demonstrate a strong interest in engineering.
* Students completing a relevant engineering qualification such as HNC/HND.
* Applicants with familiarity in engineering systems, especially CAD‑based product design.
Desirable Experience:
* Basic knowledge of Mechanical Engineering gained from appropriate training, qualifications and/or relevant experience.
* Familiarity with CAD‑based product design.
* Exposure to engineering documentation and reporting.
* Interest in manufacturing processes such as plastic injection moulding, machining, or assembly.
* Awareness of testing, validation, or compliance activities.
* Basic understanding of FMEA, problem‑solving, or continuous improvement concepts.
* Competence with MS Word and Excel.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* Flexible working arrangements
* A generous holiday allowance
* Three days’ paid volunteering leave
* Life assurance
* Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
* Gender‑neutral parental leave
* 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
* Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
* Menopause‑friendly workplace principles
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Watson‑Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We are committed to creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and will provide accommodations during the application process if needed.
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