Mechanical Engineer

Croydon | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer looking for a varied role where you'll combine technical problem solving, engineering investigations, project support, and customer-facing activities?

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation supporting the overhaul, maintenance and improvement of complex mechanical equipment across a range of industrial sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys applying engineering principles in a practical environment, working closely with production, quality, projects, and customers to deliver technical solutions and continuous improvements.

The Role

As Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical support across the full product lifecycle, from investigation and diagnosis through to overhaul planning and engineering improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting fault-finding, root cause analysis and technical investigations
• Managing warranty investigations and producing detailed reports
• Creating and reviewing method statements, overhaul instructions and test procedures
• Supporting engineering changes, concessions and production permits
• Carrying out condition assessments and material analysis
• Reviewing engineering drawings, BOMs and technical documentation
• Supporting production, quality, sales, purchasing and project teams on technical matters
• Participating in customer meetings and providing technical expertise when required
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice

About You

We're looking for a proactive and adaptable engineer who enjoys combining practical engineering knowledge with analytical problem solving.

You'll ideally have:

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline
• At least 6 years' engineering experience
• Experience producing technical reports and engineering documentation
• Strong fault-finding and root cause analysis skills
• Experience working within manufacturing, overhaul, rail, marine, power generation, oil & gas or other heavy engineering environments
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with customers and internal stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of engineering impact on business performance

Experience with driveline systems, gearboxes, couplings, cardan shafts, marine drives or similar rotating equipment would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Diverse and technically challenging work
• Exposure to a wide range of engineering projects and industries
• Opportunity to work directly with customers and influence engineering decisions
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a passionate Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and wants to play a key role in delivering high-quality technical solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.