Mechanical Assembly and Test Engineer

Company: Discover Engineering
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

Mechanical Assembly and Test Engineer – Key Responsibilities

  • Assemble presale machinery and process equipment from engineering drawings and build specifications.
  • Adapt and modify equipment to meet individual customer requirements.
  • Prepare, commission and operate equipment during customer trials.
  • Identify faults, investigate performance issues and recommend engineering improvements.
  • Work alongside the Design Engineering team to refine prototype designs and develop practical engineering solutions.
  • Carry out mechanical fault finding together with basic electrical and pneumatic diagnostics.
  • Produce concise technical reports following customer trials.
  • Welcome customers to site, demonstrate equipment and confidently explain technical solutions.
  • Coordinate testing activities to ensure projects are completed safely and on schedule.
  • Maintain Test Bay equipment and support continuous improvements.

Mechanical Assembly and Test Engineer – About You

You are likely to be a mechanically biased engineer, you may currently be working as a:

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Applications Engineer
  • Commissioning Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Assembly Engineer

Mechanical Assembly and Test Engineer – Most importantly, you will have:

  • Assembly experience from detailed CAD.
  • Strong mechanical fitting and problem solving skills.
  • The ability to adapt or modify equipment to improve performance.
  • Experience testing machinery and identifying engineering improvements.
  • Confidence and enjoyment speaking directly with customers and explaining technical information.
  • A practical approach with a genuine enjoyment of hands on engineering.

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Posted: July 19th, 2026