An established engineering company are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. You will take ownership of defining, refining, and continuously optimising testing and validation methods to ensure that all products consistently meet stringent mechanical, environmental, optical, and electronic performance requirements, while also driving improvements that enhance reliability, compliance, and overall product quality throughout the development life cycle.Essential RequirementsExperience in testing environments with opto-mechanical components.Strong knowledge of mechanical, electronic, and optical engineering principles.Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, standards, and technical documentation.Competent in data acquisition, analysis, and standard business software (MS Office).Able to maintain accuracy, work independently or within teams, and follow QMS-driven test processes.Responsibilities:Ability to develop and execute test instructions and procedures.Strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.Effective communication and interpersonal skills.Commitment to continued learning in optics, testing, and compliance standards.Desirable:Experience with optical/mechanical components and 3D CAD (eg, SolidWorks).Familiarity with automation tools such as LabView.Strong attention to detail; self-motivated and independent.Understanding of quality control principles; relevant IT certifications (eg, ECDL).The start date ..... full job details .....