Mechanical Engineer

Spectrum Control Inc.; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

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Mechanical Engineer page is loaded## Mechanical Engineerlocations: Great Yarmouth, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101279We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Great Yarmouth Engineering Team.The role will play a key role in designing and optimising precision tooling that enables the manufacture of advanced microelectronic components for aerospace and defence applications. Operating within a clean‑room environment, the role focuses on developing high‑repeatability jigs, fixtures, and laser‑processing tooling that enhance assembly accuracy, boost production throughput, and ensure consistent product quality. Working closely with Design Engineering, Production, and Process teams, the engineer will deliver robust tooling solutions that directly support mission‑critical products.**Key Responsibilities*** Create high‑quality conceptual and detailed designs for jigs, fixtures, nests, alignment systems, and handling tools used in microelectronic assembly and test.* Use SolidWorks, Creo, or similar CAD tools to produce 3D models, assemblies, simulations, and fully defined technical drawings.* Develop tooling compatible with clean‑room operations, selecting ESD‑safe, low‑contamination materials to meet aerospace and defence standards.* Design specialised tooling for laser processing, including precision alignment, clamping, thermal management, and optical/beam access optimisation.* Partner with Production Engineering to diagnose process bottlenecks and implement tooling improvements that enhance repeatability, throughput, and yield.* Collaborate with Electronics and Design Engineers to ensure tooling meets tight tolerances and supports functional product requirements.* Support first‑article builds, process verification, and production troubleshooting, ensuring tooling performance aligns with manufacturing needs.* Define manufacturing requirements for machined components, 3D‑printed parts, and laser‑cut/etched features, ensuring high-quality supplier output.* Work with Procurement and external suppliers to deliver compliant, cost‑effective tooling solutions, reviewing prototypes and first-off parts.**Required Qualifications & Experience*** Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.* Demonstrable experience designing precision tooling, jigs, or fixtures, ideally within electronics, micro‑assembly, or aerospace/defence manufacturing.* Strong proficiency with SolidWorks, Creo, or comparable 3D CAD systems, including the creation of detailed drawing packs.* Sound understanding of: + Precision machining and manufacturing principles + Materials suitable for clean‑room and ESD‑controlled environments + Laser processing constraints (fixturing, alignment, thermal considerations)* Experience working collaboratively with cross‑functional engineering, production, and quality teams.* Knowledge of vacuum systems, optical assembly, or micro‑mechanical integration is advantageous.* Familiarity with automated or semi‑automated tooling design.* Experience performing basic FEA (static and/or thermal) analysis.* Understanding of ESD controls and aerospace product compliance expectations.**Skills & Competencies*** Strong problem‑solving ability with a practical and innovative approach to design.* Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.* Excellent communication skills, capable of translating production challenges into engineered solutions.* High attention to detail, with a commitment to documentation accuracy and design quality.* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams.* Structured, analytical mindset with a focus on manufacturability and continuous improvement.**Other Requirements*** Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, Security Check (SC) clearance* Occasional travel may be required for supplier visits, technical reviews, or cross-site collaboration.**What We Can Offer You*** Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days* Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses* Private healthcare* Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions* Life assurance – 4 x annual salary* Reward and recognition platform* Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more* Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services* Support for further training and education* Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with usEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)## Third-Party RecruitersPlease note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [e-mail] Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization. Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers. Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.