Senior Mechanical Support Engineer

Location: Ideally in the Surrey area commutable from Bromley, Woking, Croydon, Crawley, Wimbledon, Feltham, Slough, Guildford, Dartford, Woolwich, Gravesend, Maidstone, Twickenham

Remuneration: £45,000 – £50,000 (DOE), annual bonus, holiday, pension + additional company benefits

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Support Engineer to play a key role in our engineering team. This position is integral to providing technical expertise, assurance, and oversight, supporting the delivery of engineering projects and services to meet customer requirements. The successful candidate will bring a wealth of mechanical engineering knowledge and experience, serving as a mentor and guide to junior engineers while ensuring that all work meets rigorous quality and safety standards.

Senior Mechanical Support Engineer Responsibilities:

• Provide in-depth technical support and expertise, including tasks such as BOM checks, condition assessments, job pack creation, preparation for overhauls, fault investigations, and diagnosis.
• Lead engineering change initiatives, concessions, method statements, component overhaul instructions, test procedures, and the design of tooling.
• Conduct material analysis and comparisons, compile and review technical reports, and support preparation for First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Develop deep technical knowledge to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with our mechanical systems.
• Oversee the review and approval of work produced by other members of the engineering team, ensuring all outputs align with the organisation’s quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and workshop fitters, fostering their development in product knowledge, safety practices, technical skills, and engineering processes.
• Review and assess drawings, designs, and documentation produced for reverse engineering projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Professional Experience & Education:

• Minimum HNC/HND qualification (or equivalent) in a mechanically biased engineering discipline. A higher qualification is advantageous.
• At least 7 – 10 years of professional engineering experience, with a strong balance of hands-on engineering, reverse engineering, testing, problem-solving, and technical process writing.
• Extensive experience in conducting condition assessments, technical investigations, and managing engineering tasks from concept through to completion.
• Familiarity with multiple industries, such as Automotive, Rail, Marine, Power, Renewables, Oil and Gas, Aviation, and others is highly desirable.
• Must have a hands-on, flexible, and proactive approach to problem-solving and project management.
• Fluent in technical and conversational English with strong communication skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative team player who is committed to continuous improvement and excellence in engineering.
• IT literate with a good understanding of relevant engineering software and tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management system standards and production processes.
• Note to Applicants: We are currently unable to provide support for candidates who require visa sponsorship, either now or in the future.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned mechanical engineer to take on a leadership role within a forward-thinking organisation. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values expertise, innovation, and continuous learning. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on our engineering processes and contribute to exciting and challenging projects across a range of industries.

To apply for the Senior Mechanical Support Engineer vacancy, please click on the apply button, your CV will be forwarded to Cognize Technical Recruitment, a specialist recruitment agency for the Automation, Engineering and Manufacturing industry sectors

Vacancy Ref: V36562