Contract Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer x5 Initial 6 month contract (Likely to extend) Outside IR35 or PAYE FTC Growing Manufacturing Business Birmingham ASAP Start Our client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components . Working within the Engineering Team, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and developing the existing company product range and creating solutions to customer problems from within the naval marine sector. The Mechanical Engineer, in conjunction with the Design Manager, and the Engineering Standards Manager will be responsible for facilitating the flow of reliable, accurate and readily available data, to both internal and external customers. Mechanical Engineer x5 Job Description Interpret customer specifications and create solutions that fully satisfy requirements. Use appropriate valve technologies for a wide range of applications. Use correct standards, design codes and pressure vessel codes where appropriate (Def Stans, BS, ISO, DN, PD etc) Create technical documentation to demonstrate sound engineering practice and compliance. Establish and maintain design philosophies to support of the valve design process and maintain traceability. Create and maintain design calculations to validate new designs and products. Introduce appropriate validation and test procedures and programmes for prototypes. Produce reports and project plans, autonomously or with the appropriate project lead. Participate in cross functional teams and collaborating with the engineering team accordingly. Ensure continued communication and good relationships with external and internal customers. Liaise with and provide technical support to customers and suppliers. Liaise with internal and external Development technicians to assess results from testing. Represent the business at customer and supplier meetings when necessary. Lead small teams to deliver on commitments. Assist with production-based issues. Creating and maintaining product designs and drawings in Solidworks and Draftsight. Supporting the Engineering department in detailing designs and updating production database from launch to production. Carrying out any other duties appropriate to this post, as necessary or as requested. Research & Development Engineer Essential Qualifications / Experience / Skills 10 years’ experience in a similar position Mechanical Engineering degree or related engineering discipline required Competent level of knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices Experience creating and maintaining accurate engineering records, drawings, design calculations and files Creating and maintain 2D and 3D drawings and 3D models, preferably Draftsight and Solidworks Ability to conduct and undertake mechanical analysis Experience in valve design, hydraulic system designs (including pumps, actuators etc), oil and gas or naval marine. Experience of Mathcad to create engineering calculations is desirable Experience of influencing product direction Due to the nature of the work, all candidates MUST be eligible for SC Clearance