Recruitment Location: United KingdomCounty / State / Province: LeicestershireCity: LeicesterRequisition ID: 5751We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Team here at AUEM.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering you will be working closely with the Operations, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
You will be a proactive Mechanical Engineer who takes ownership of problems, drives solutions, and follows through to implementation.
We value engineers who take initiative, challenge the status quo constructively, and deliver outcomes, not just analysis.Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring is the industry leading technology and service company offering law enforcement and government agencies the widest variety of cutting-edge monitoring solutions.
Operating in over 35 countries, we leverage an international network of expertise and resources in order to deliver a unique solution.
With nearly 30 years of industry experience in providing innovative technology solutions and first-class service, our latest electronic monitoring technologies provide solutions that aim to ensure the safety of our communities, provide an alternative to incarceration, reduce prison, overcrowding, lower recidivism and improve reintegration.
We enable our customers to effectively monitor approximately 140,000 participants every day.
This includes many of the world's largest electronic monitoring programs.This is a hands-on role operating at the interface of engineering and operations.You will be expected to independently investigate issues, develop practical solutions, align stakeholders, and execute improvements that deliver measurable impact.This is not a purely design-focused position.
Success in this role comes from action, accountability, and delivery.What You’ll Be Doing:Take ownership of engineering issues from identification through resolutionInvestigate problems on the shop floor and in the field using structured approaches (RCA, 5Wys, etc.)Develop clear, practical solutions into actionable work plans and deliver themSupport production by resolving mechanical and electro-mechanical issues quickly and effectivelyProduce and improve designs for manufacturability, reliability, and costMaintain accurate engineering documentation (BoM, drawings, change records)Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality and Supply ChainWhat we are looking for:Ownership mindset
- takes responsibility for problems and drives them to closureProactive approach
- does not wait for direction, investigates and proposes solutionsStructured thinking
- able to break down complex problems and communicate clearlyDelivery focus
- follow through on commitments agreed with HoE, and meets deadlinesResilience and composure
- operates effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environmentTechnical Skills and Experience:Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), preferably with chartership status (but not necessarily)Experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations environmentStrong problem-solving skills with practical applicationExperienced with CAD (Solid Works or similar)Understanding of BoMs, engineering drawings gates system, and change controlFamiliar with DfMA principleWhat Will Make You Stand-Out:Proven examples of solving real product or production issues (end-to-end)Experience implementing improvements (not just recommending them)Exposure to electro-mechanical and electronic productsLean / Continuous Improvement experience.What we offerSalary: CompetitiveWorking Model: Whilst the role is considered site based we do enjoy some hybrid working around business needs.
Time Off: 25 days annual leave plus
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