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We recruit mechanical engineers for defence, marine, manufacturing, and MedTech, covering both permanent and contract roles. Our candidates have experience in mechanical design, thermal analysis, stress analysis, materials selection, HVAC systems, and manufacturing processes. Whether the project involves marine propulsion systems, defence machinery, automated manufacturing equipment, or precision medical devices, we connect you with engineers who understand both the design and practical implementation of mechanical systems.
We work with engineers proficient in SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, ANSYS, and CFD tools, with knowledge of standards such as ASME, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485. This ensures the engineers we present have the technical expertise to design and optimise systems that meet regulatory and operational requirements.
Every search is customised to your technical needs, team, and project goals. By working closely with hiring managers, we identify engineers whose mechanical knowledge, software skills, and sector-specific experience allow them to contribute effectively from day one.
Live for calculations and analysis? Know your FEA from your CFD? Then we’d love to hear from you. No matter your interests or specialisms, explore fulfilling mechanical engineering roles across a variety of industries with Murray McIntosh.
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£30-£39 per hourDidcot
Responsibilities: Control panel building Panel wiring to IPC standards Rack building and wiring Cable pulling Prototype wiring Adding connectors to cables Working to diagrams and schematics 18th edition electrical would be preferred
£30-£39 per hourDidcot
Murray McIntosh are currently seeking Electrical Technicians to work for a client of ours on a rolling 12 month contract basis.
£40-£55 per hourCambridge
Skills & experience required: - Chemical engineering experience - Ability to devise experiments to prove a principle - Ability to design and/or build/test a rig - Previous product development experience advantageous - Previous experience of handing over proven principle to engineers to make a product advantageous - R&D / Scientific background would be advantageous - Current or ability to be BPSS cleared as a min
£26,000-£36,000 per annumStevenage
Murray McIntosh are currently seeking an RF / Microwave Technician to start work for a key client of ours.
£60,000-£72,000 per annumTewkesbury
Murray McIntosh are currently seeking a Product Compliance & Security Accreditation Manager to start work for a key client of ours.
£400-£500 per DailyBideford
Responsibilities & experience required: * Engineering project management experience * Experience of expediting, leading and driving forward projects * Experience of critical design reviews, critical path analysis and work breakdown structures preferred * APM PMQ qualification preferred but mot essential * Marine / Defence / Naval background preferred * Excellent knowledge and application of project controls in complex projects * Strong problem-solving ability * Excellent communicator and
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