Careers

Mecmesin is Europe's leading manufacturer of force and torque measurement systems. Established for more than 35 years, we are a trusted brand, with thousands of customers across the world relying on our products to guarantee the quality of their components, materials and finished products, from factory floor through to the R&D laboratory, in multiple industries.

Our success is no coincidence - it is the result of the skills and commitment of our employees around the world.

Benefits

Mecmesin is a family friendly company who genuinely care about each member of staff and their needs, as an employee of Mecmesin some of your staff benefits include;

• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Childcare Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare
• Flexi Time
• Access to the cycle to work scheme

We also have a calendar packed with social activities and gatherings. These include a Summer BBQ, Christmas Parties, bowling, quiz nights and even race evenings.  We organise 2 fundraising events each year to support charities voted for by our employees, and not forgetting the fresh fruit, photograph competitions and cycle rides we organise to encourage staff to get out and about and stay healthy!!

Technical Support Engineer

We are seeking a front line Technical Support Engineer to support Mecmesin customers, distributors and internal departments with our extensive range of new and existing force and torque measurement products and their associated software applications.

The successful candidate will be given in depth training on our products including hardware, firmware and software systems. They will then work closely with their allocated mentor liaising with internal and external customers, via telephone, email or face to face, analysing, troubleshooting and solving technical problems. You will also be expected to create and deliver technical training to internal staff and customers.

Whilst the position will generally be office based giving remote support the Technical Support Engineer may occasionally be required to visit customer sites. As Technical Support Engineer you will need to be able to document problem solutions for publication in a clear and concise manner and be familiar with CRM databases and spreadsheets.

The ideal candidate will need to have:

• An engineering background, degree or equivalent qualification
• Strong interest in mechanical, hardware and software engineering
• Excellent IT skills, specifically Excel and a good knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with a helpful and professional manner
• An organized approach to work, able to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence to deliver presentations and technical training modules
• Progress chasing and tracking experience using CRM systems

CNC Production Engineer Miller

Salary: Negotiable, dependant on experience

We are seeking a capable and motivated CNC Production Engineer to machine components to high quality standards, in a timely manner ensuring production schedules are met.

The successful candidate will be a good team player but also able to work on their own initiative. They will have experience of using MAZATROL controls, and experience of programming, setting and operating MAZAK CNC milling machines. They will be able to read and understand technical drawings/specifications and ideally have experience in a precision engineering environment.

Main roles will include:

• Programming, setting and operating the MAZAK CNC machines indicated above;
• To ensure all jobs are registered onto the computer system so production work can be accounted for accurately;
• Maintaining machines on a daily basis including regular checks of coolant and oil levels.

This role is based in Blatchford Road, Horsham. Basic hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.

There is the opportunity available to work overtime after 4.30pm and on a Saturday morning. We are currently running a late/night shift from 4pm – 2am to maximize production, so we would welcome anyone who would be interested in working these hours, however this is not essential

Web Developer

Looking for variety within a digital marketing and web development role? Mecmesin are looking for a junior or mid-level web developer to join our digital marketing team.

You could be a part of a team creating new high quality digital experiences for our customers, using Drupal 8 and Drupal 7.

You will directly support the Senior Developer to design and deliver our new digital shop window as well as looking after our existing sites. Working closely with our technical authors you will support publishing and optimisation of content for SEO and pay per click advertising campaigns, including accessibility, keyword analysis, etc.

We would like another creative and innovative influence within the team, who enjoys learning about and sharing ideas for improving our digital customer experience.

About the team

The digital marketing team are a small, highly skilled and experienced team responsible for maintaing and transforming over 20 sites, microsites and apps in multiple languages built with Drupal and Joomla.

We currently use a mixture of cloud and dedicated hosting including Pantheon, AWS and managed servers to deliver our digital experiences. So there is the chance to use or increase your experience in managing AWS configuration and dedicated server administation.

Our main objective this year is to move our main website (mecmesin.com) to Drupal 8 - have a look at https://beta.mecmesin.com/browse/accessories for a taster of where we're going.

Skills we need

• Great communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Front end development (eg HTML5, CSS, jQuery)
• Adobe Creative Suite (eg Photoshop)
• Ability to work independently and in a mixed team
• Innovative/logical approach to problem solving

Experience we'd like

• Drupal 7/8
• Composer
• On/Off-page SEO
• Google AdWords
• Google Analytics
• GIT code version control
• Supporting translation of sites/services
• Hands-on server administration

Software Development Engineer

Grads Welcome!!

Mecmesin are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic degree qualified, or equivalent, Software Engineer with a genuine passion for designing, developing and delivering quality software for real time systems. The ideal candidate will have a flair in designing user interface based software development with emphasis on user experience design.

The post holder will be required to work alongside our Lead Software Engineer testing high level software for use in a range of computer controlled systems. They will also be required to support other Engineers working on embedded software projects. It would be beneficial for the candidate to have 1-3 years’ experience of programming using C#, WPF, XAML, MVVM and .NET using Visual Studio. However this amount of experience is not essential!

It is essential that applicants;

• Are able to use version control systems (either Subversion or Git)
• Have an understanding/appreciation of configuration management.
• Have an understanding of the whole software development life cycle.
• Have experience of other technologies such as Android/Linux/iOS software development and database management systems (SQLite) would be beneficial as we’re constantly looking for new innovations.
• Experience of Threading and Asynchronous programming.
• Experience of Memory and Resource Management.
• Experience of UI and UX design.

This is a good opportunity for someone to join a growing company where they can make a difference and have a career

Stores Technician

We are seeking a capable Stores Technician to work in Stores/Goods In/Despatch area at our headquarters in Slinfold, Horsham.

 The successful Stores Technician must be a good team worker and able to be flexible, working extra hours occasionally if required to meet despatch deadlines.

 The main responsibilities will be:

• To work with attention to detail and to ensure all documentation is accurate for each order.
• To input “goods in” onto the computer system following operational procedures.
• To work closely with the Quality Department to ensure the quality of “goods in” components meet the agreed and set ISO Standards
• To kit components for the assembly team, following the given lists.
• To pack Mecmesin products effectively to prevent damage in transit and follow the set procedures for the necessary despatch documentation and computer updates.
• To have good organization skills and work in a methodical manner.
• To assist with the monthly stock take accounting procedures.
• To work well with colleagues as part of the team and communicate effectively with staff from other departments.
• To ensure all aspects of Health and Safety are followed at all times

Ideally the candidate needs to be physically fit and able to lift and carry components and products. 

The successful candidate will get training on all Mecmesin products. 

 Junior Production Engineer

We are seeking a Junior Production Engineer to provide Mechanical Engineering Support to our Engineering Department. 

The chosen Production Engineer will be required to;

• Provide support to the Production Engineering team by maintaining department databases and providing support to the effort to create Work Instructions and Service manuals.
• Ensure all tasks and projects are completed in accordance with the appropriate Engineering & Design procedures.
• Ensure due care is given to ensure that all developments encompass the latest techniques and practices.
• Work effectively to predetermined time scales and project plans to fulfil project release targets.
• Create professional documentation and reports during the development and product support process.
• Contribute to new ideas to research and development prototypes and advise where manufacture can be made more efficient and cost effective suggesting any performance enhancements that can be made.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An engineering background, preferably with a relevant Engineering qualification, or equivalent experience.  
• An understanding of bills of materials and MRP systems
• Knowledge of how to use 3D CAD software, a wide range of manufacturing techniques and tools, and experience working with metals and plastics. 
• A proven analytical and organised approach to work with an eye for detail is essential together with the ability to collate clear written information and instructions for production.

This position would suit a recent graduate or someone wishing to progress their career in a Production Engineering Department.

Applying for a role 

If you would like to apply for any of the above positions or would like more information, please contact Alice Parker, HR Coordinator - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..