MERITUS are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join our client within the defence space in Bolton on an initial 12 month contract, PLEASE NOTE: You MUST have a HNC and be able to evidence it at application stage to be considered for the role.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £35 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - UNDERGO SC - BOLTON, ONSITE - MUST HAVE HNC - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer to join a Calibration & Maintenance team within a high-precision manufacturing environment. The role offers a varied and technically challenging workload, supporting production across all stages of assembly, integration, and testing.
You will be part of a proactive and collaborative team, working closely with engineering and support functions to resolve both routine and complex technical issues within the business.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide technical support to the metrology function, covering both commercial off-the-shelf equipment and bespoke test systems.
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Support calibration and maintenance activities across a range of mechanical and measurement equipment.
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Assist production teams with technical queries relating to fixtures, tooling, and measurement processes.
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Contribute to coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection activities, including program creation and operation.
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Advise operators on best practices within the metrology environment and support day-to-day technical problem solving.
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Identify and implement improvements to measurement techniques and processes.
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Provide support for mechanical calibration activities, including pressure and temperature calibration.
Skills & Experience Required:
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Minimum qualification: HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
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Proven experience calibrating torque tools in line with ISO 6789-2:2017.
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Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
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Experience in dimensional calibration techniques.
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Hands-on experience using and programming coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
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Knowledge of temperature and pressure calibration (desirable).
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
