Senior Mechanical Engineer

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for engineering excellence? Join our dynamic team in Manchester as a Mechanical Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and evolving a global product portfolio. This is your opportunity to contribute to innovative, high-performance solutions that make a real difference to customers worldwide.

Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplined team, working closely with internal and external sales and operational departments. Your work will directly impact the performance, reliability, and safety of our high-pressure hydraulic systems. Whilst most of the work focuses on mechanical systems, there is also considerable scope for involvement in the development of solenoid technology, therefore solenoid experience will be highly advantageous.

This role is key to the continuation and support of the product portfolio supplied to customers across the globe, delivering effective and fit-for-purpose solutions while ensuring best practices are consistently applied. In this role you will identify and address gaps in processes and skill sets within the team, help raise the overall capability and efficiency of the department and proactively taking on responsibilities within your remit that drive improvement.

We’re seeking a proactive and analytical engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex challenges. You’ll need to be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills to liaise across departments.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar mechanical, electronics or mechatronics background in engineering will be considered.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design (e.g., Solid Edge, Inventor).
• Strong understanding of high-pressure equipment and associated safety considerations.
• Exposure to R&D and New Product Development (NPD) processes.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• A good understanding of system-level engineering and integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Experience participating in or conducting technical interviews is a plus.

The Successful Candidate

• Is driven to deliver on commitments and exceed expectations.
• Balances short-term priorities with long-term strategic goals.
• Remains calm and adaptable when faced with unexpected challenges.
• Promotes a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset.
• A positive, can-do attitude aligned with our DNA culture—driven, collaborative, and customer-focused.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking engineering team with a strong reputation in the industry.
• Work on technically challenging and rewarding projects.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values innovation and integrity.

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving.

From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.