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Mechanical Engineer
 
Location
Eastern ( Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk )
South East ( Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire )
 
Salary
neg.
 
Benefits
see job description
 
Description
Our client is Europe’s leading technology development and engineering company. Based near Cambridge, England, we have about 300 staff developing technologies, products and manufacturing processes in fields that range from wireless communications and digital printing through to medical devices and life science instrumentation. Our customers are leading businesses throughout the USA, Europe and the Far East.

Our client is looking for clever, hardworking, innovative and hands-on scientists and engineers with a high degree of commercial awareness to contribute to the continued growth and success of our business. Our success depends on flexible, and committed staff prepared to ensure we meet our customers’ targets – development timescales are short, the specifications demanding, and the projects often require frequent international travel.



Mechanical Engineers S2/4 – Science & Systems Group

The Science and Systems Group at the company is a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. We develop leading edge technologies such as microfluidics, optics, micro-mechanical devices and products such as medical diagnostics, fuel cells, displays, sensors, for a range of markets from healthcare to consumer products.

We are seeking bright, creative mechanical engineers with both an aptitude and interest in commercial development to join our team. The candidate will have strong academic credentials and demonstrable drive and commitment.

The Qualifications

Mechanical engineer with a 1st or 2.1 degree from leading institute.

Excellent knowledge of mechanical engineering and real-world experience in areas such as fluidics, dynamics, control systems, materials and thermodynamics is preferred.

Strong analytical, practical and creative skills required.

Very good oral and written communication, presentation, and team skills.

Project management and commercial experience an advantage.

The Role

Engineer/project leader applying skills to create innovative solutions to real-world problems in technically demanding technology and product development projects.

Participate in the client interface, communication and management.

Take responsibility for best in class project delivery.





The Rewards

Participating in a fast moving, world class business, with the opportunity to make a visible contribution to the success and growth of the business.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Professional development into a variety of technical, business and leadership roles.




"Benefits Package"

You can expect to enjoy a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package, to include:


Holiday entitlement

The holiday entitlement year runs from January to December, and the annual entitlement is 25 days pro rata.


Private Medical Insurance

Private Medical Insurance is provided free for yourself (plus spouse, civil partner and/or dependant children where appropriate).


Group Personal Pension Plan

The Company contributes 12% of your pensionable salary and you contribute (via salary sacrifice, unless you opt out) 3%.


Life Policy

You will be covered by a life policy of six times salary, subject to conditions.


Employee Share Ownership Scheme

You will be eligible to participate in a Share Incentive Plan, and other sundry schemes.


Employee Share Loans

To assist employees to buy shares in Our Client, an interest free loan facility
 
Reference
ALQ047
 
 
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Recruiter Details

 
Alquest Technical Recruitment
 
Alquest Technical Recruitment
 
Contact Name
Jerry Langford
 
Telephone
01908 398953
 
Fax
01908 695645
 
Email
jobs@alquest.co.uk
 
Web
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