Mechanical Engineer

Job description

A leading European defence organisation specialising in the design and integration of advanced land-defence systems, combining innovation, precision engineering and a strong focus on operational excellence.

The organisation delivers complex, mission-critical solutions, maintaining high technical and quality standards while meeting stringent customer and regulatory requirements whilst driving continuous engineering improvement. This position is to play a leading role in the engineering team, performing technical analysis and developing concepts for heavy industry / fabricated metallic products.

Mechanical Engineer

£50 - £60k + Pension, Life Assurance, Flexi-Time - CENG Support

Cheshire. Ref: 25137

Mechanical Engineer - The Role:

• Technical analysis and concept development within the Engineering team.
• Take responsibility for the structural integrity of hydraulic systems, ensuring compliance with customer, legislative and safety requirements.
• Perform stress, fatigue and non-linear FEA calculations to support design decisions.
• Produce test specifications, acceptance criteria and technical reports.
• Apply relevant standards and design criteria, including Eurocodes.
• Oversee in-house and outsourced engineering activities and conduct design reviews.
• Liaise with customers to confirm scope, manage deliverables and support project delivery.
• Plan and manage engineering programmes, workloads and resources.
• Investigate non-conforming products and drive problem resolution and continuous improvement.
• Support the training and development of engineering staff.

Mechanical Engineer - The Person:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, with Chartered status desirable.
• Strong knowledge of structural behaviour, materials and fatigue performance.
• Ability to use 3D modelling software - Spaceclaim highly advantageous
• Familiar with fabricated aluminium and steel structures and manufacturing processes.
• Experienced in the use of ANSYS FEA Simulation software
• Strong analytical, communication and technical reporting skills.
• Well-organised, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• German language skills advantageous.

Located in Cheshire, this role would be commutable from Wilmslow, Stockport, Knutsford, Macclesfield and surrounding areas. If you have experience of ANSYS and NON LINEAR FEA please give me a call on 07764208419 or email sharon.hill@automationexperts.co.uk.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English