Mechanical Engineer

CompanyHutchinson Stop-choc

LocationReading, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/3/2026

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Occupation Type

Metal working production and maintenance fitters

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Hutchinson Stop-choc is a leading manufacturer of anti-vibration and shock Isolation mountings, avionics racking, illuminated control panels & display systems for aerospace, defence and industrial markets, both in UK and across the globe.

Job Description:

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our dedicated engineering team to strengthen our capabilities in New Product Design and Development, fast respond to market and customers’ needs, support production of the company’s new and existing product portfolios and assist growth of the business.

Responsibilities:

Review and understand customer requirements and specifications, come up with concept and prototype designs
Formalise and produce effective design solutions to meet customer requirements
Perform product design calculations to prove strength and safety through finite element analysis and analytical calculations
Create 3D models and produce 2D detailed and outline drawings in line with BS8888
Define project scopes, conduct risk assessment, obtain costings and prepare quotation
Perform a full lifecycle product development from design to manufacture, manage project plans, track and deliver projects on time and on budget

Carry out vibration and shock analysis, conduct static and dynamic testing, analyse product test data and writing up engineering reports

Where required, work with external test houses to qualify products to meet customer specifications

Provide product documentation which may include outline drawings, calculations, technical datasheets, installation instructions and technical reports in line with customer requirements

Participate in a full lifecycle product development process including PDR, CDR, DFMEA and PDMEA

Provide technical assistances to Production team and resolve issues in manufacturing processes

Provide technical assistances to Sales team and carry out product selection to meet customer needs

Keep abreast of current engineering practices and standards, materials and finishes, REACH and RoHS, generate and maintain in-house Engineering Standards

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum BSc (Hons) 2:1 or above in Mechanical Engineering
Experience with CAD 3D modelling (Inventor Pro or similar) and generation of detailed technical drawings including the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience with ANSYS Finite Element Analysis (preferred)

Knowledge of mechanical design calculations

Strong analytical and computational capability

Ability to work to tight timescales with minimum supervision

Ability to work independently and in a team with a variety of people and on multiple projects at any one time

Excellent communication, organisation and time management

Pre-employment you will be required to undertake a basic security check known as Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
Company pension scheme
25 days annual leave

Applicants must be eligible to live / work in the EU.

Please apply with your current CV to: sales@stop-choc.co.uk