Sustaining Engineer

Sustaining Engineer

Responsibilities

• Investigate product failures, non\-conformances and performance issues using structured problem\-solving methodologies such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis and Fishbone Analysis.


• Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) to improve product reliability, safety and quality.


• Support Production, Quality, Service and Customer Support teams with technical troubleshooting and issue resolution.


• Maintain and update engineering designs, 3D CAD models, drawings and Bills of Materials using SolidWorks, PDM and ERP/MRP systems.


• Assess and implement engineering changes (NCR, ECR and ECO) while minimising disruption to production and existing products.


• Analyse field performance data, warranty returns and test results to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.


• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Product Management teams to resolve cross\-functional engineering challenges.


• Support product compliance activities, including risk assessments, safety reviews and adherence to relevant standards.


• Conduct and support testing and validation activities to verify corrective actions and design improvements.


• Produce clear technical reports and documentation to communicate findings, recommendations and outcomes.

• HND or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or a related discipline.


• Minimum five years' experience in a product design, development or sustaining engineering role.


• Proven experience in failure investigation, root cause analysis and engineering problem resolution.


• Industry experience within pumping systems, fluid technology, pipework or fabrication design environments.


• Knowledge of mechanical systems with exposure to electrical and control system integration.


• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD and PDM systems.


• Experience using engineering change management processes and maintaining configuration control.


• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools and engineering validation techniques.


• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, manufacturing processes, GD\&T and DFMA principles.


• Experience using structured problem\-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA or equivalent methodologies.


• Ability to analyse technical, field and test data to support decision\-making and continuous improvement.


• Working knowledge of relevant safety, regulatory and product compliance requirements.


• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Sage experience would be advantageous.

Please note: We operate an exclusive recruitment partnership with Owen Daniels Consultancy and therefore kindly request no agency contact.

For any recruitment\-related enquiries, please contact Owen Daniels Consultancy directly.

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