Mechanical Engineer

Bristol
15 hours ago
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YT Tech are working with Domin on a Mechanical Engineer position to join their V+V Engineering team. Domin is a product company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells advanced hydraulic systems for some of the most demanding applications in the world.

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer who can bring strong first-principles engineering with clear judgement, rigour and exhaustive attention to detail.

They will lead root cause investigations with calm determination, working decisively with Mechanical Design, Electronics, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams. They will be capable of executing complex testing, showing both technical leadership, and ownership of outcomes, consistently driving execution in service of delivering products.

This candidate will also be responsible for delivering and developing the investigation process within customer returns. They will work with a broad range of stakeholders including customers, sales and different engineers within technology to ensure outcomes feed back understanding back in to our products and reinforce trust with our customers.

Role Overview

You will take ownership of product validation tasks, designing innovative test methods with rigour and analysing test data using deep technical understanding to produce meaningful insights that help deliver our ambitious goals. You will lead the assembly and delivery of new products to our customers, supported by our high talented Technology and Manufacturing teams.

Previous validation and verification experience is beneficial but not required. We are looking for engineers with strong fundamentals, curiosity, and the potential to grow into technical leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Defining validation and verification strategies, including test plans, acceptance criteria, and traceability from requirements through to test evidence.

  • Carrying out, and reporting validation and verification activities at the component, sub-system, and whole product level.

  • Own and continuously improve the customer return investigation process, ensuring timely root cause identification, clear communication of findings, and effective feedback into product and design improvements.

  • Driving product improvements through deep technical analysis, engineering judgement, and the creation and utilisation of digital tools, using test evidence to inform design decisions.

  • Inspecting, measuring and assembling high precision electrohydraulic devices.

  • Building an in-depth understanding of the function and operating principles of hydraulic components including our core servo valve and pump technologies.

    Essential Requirements

  • At least 3 years’ experience in a technical mechanical engineering role, preferably with complex mechanical or hydraulic systems.

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

  • A strong approach to engineering from first principles to find novel solutions to complex problems.

  • Ability to devise and conduct test procedures, observe physical effects and analyse data to draw meaningful conclusions.

  • Aptitude for mechanical work with hand, power and machine tools.

  • Experience interpreting 3D CAD, technical drawings and engineering documentation.

  • High level of digital literacy with the ability to understand programming logic and use software solutions to their full potential.

  • Foundational experience in both mechanical and electrical or electro-mechanical systems (e.g. sensors, actuators, motors, power electronics, control hardware).

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and both internal and external stakeholders.

    Beneficial Requirements

  • Experience in the hydraulics, automotive, aerospace or related industries.

  • Experience producing 3D CAD, technical drawings and engineering documentation.

  • Working knowledge of fluid dynamics, servo valve technology, hydraulic systems, and associated design standards or testing methodologies.

  • Experience working with electronics, software and/or controls.

  • Understanding of metallurgy, material science and/or stress calculations.

  • Understanding of metrology techniques

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