Permanent

Mechanical Development Engineer

Posted by White Recruitment • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

📍 Birmingham, England 🕒 January 24, 2026

About the Role

Apprentice trained, Mechanical Assembly Technician / Development Engineer is required. The role is to build, assemble and test special purpose automated machines.

Applicants must be apprentice trained in mechanical engineering or tool making and therefore able to machine parts on a lathe. The ideal background for this role is assembly technician, development engineer, R&D Engineer, mechanical fitter, machine tool fitter, toolmaker, CNC machinist or similar engineering discipline.

Applicants must already live in Birmingham. Sponsorship is not possible.

The Role

To assemble and build special purpose machines.

  • Build and assemble machines working to written specifications, CAD drawings, build manual, and supplied kits
  • Review designs with Project Leaders and Designers
  • Manufacture machine supports and guard frames
  • Fabricate and machine items such as brackets or tooling using a lathe
  • Build pneumatic assemblies
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