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Position: MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER UK

PLEASE NOTE: You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Renumeration:

• Competitive salary (dependent upon experience)

• 36.75 hour week (Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm and Fri 8.00am to 12.45pm)

• 25 days plus bank holidays

• Pension

• Company benefits

Contract: Permanent

Company overview:

Froude has been designing, manufacturing and supplying engine test equipment since William Froude invented the water brake dynamometer in 1877 at the request of the British Admiralty to produce a machine capable of absorbing and measuring the power of large naval engines. The group we have today has evolved from the original business named Heenan & Froude.

We produce dynamometer test solutions for our customers to ensure their engine test requirements are met, designed by our mechanical, electrical and software applications engineers.

We have two manufacturing and support centers; Froude Inc. in the USA and Froude Ltd. in Worcester UK. Our facilities manufacture the complete range of hydraulic, (water brakes) eddy current, and AC dynamometers as well as the Go Power line of portable engine dynamometers.

In addition to our range of test cell solutions, Froude offers dynamometer refurbishments, spares, repairs and maintenance contracts within our customer service plans.

We are a globally respected manufacturer renowned for our innovation, engineering excellence, and deep industry heritage.

Role overview

Responsible for mechanical engineering design, product maintenance and application engineering of dynamometers, systems and components with innovation and excellence.

The role focuses primarily on the Froude product line; translating customer requirements and internal initiatives into practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable design solutions, ensuring products meet performance, quality, safety, and regulatory standards while supporting continuous improvement and innovation within Froude.

Key duties:

Product design & development

• Contribute to the design, develop and testing of mechanical components and assemblies, using advanced engineering principles and tools.

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure that new product designs meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements

• Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, operation manuals and build and test procedures.

• Setup components and bills of materials (BOMs) within Visibility.

Product maintenance

• Refine existing product designs to improve performance, durability and manufacturability, leveraging emerging technologies, field data and commissioning, customer & sales feedback.

• Develop solutions for component and system faults identified throughout the product lifecycle.

• Analyse and address product documentation defects, ensuring all related documentation (drawings, manuals, test procedures etc.,) are up to date and accurate.

Application engineering

• Design mechanical solutions tailored to customer needs, ensuring all designs meet functional and performance requirements.

Sales, manufacturing, commissioning & customer support

• Collaborate with the sales team to help provide timely responses to customer queries

• Provide technical support to the sales team throughout the sales process, offering insights into product capabilities and limitations.

• Assist in the preparation of proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with customer requirements.

• Support production build, installation and test of products.

• Support technically during installation and commissioning, offering guidance to ensure customer satisfaction.

Professional development & collaboration

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and/or participating in professional societies.

• Stay updated on technology, industry trends and engineering advancements, bringing new ideas for process optimization and product innovation.

• Work closely with other engineering team members, production, and field service personnel to ensure seamless execution of projects

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skill and experience requirements

• HNC/HND or qualified degree.

• Preferably 5 years’ proven working experience in mechanical engineering.

• Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

• Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAM) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAE).

• Expertise in Solidworks CAD software for design modelling, drawing generation and analysis.

• Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar).

• Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Matlab, Excel, LabView etc).

• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.

• Creativity and analytical skills.

• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.

• Strong technical writing skills.

If this sounds exciting and you’re interested, please email your CV to jobs@froudedyno.com with the reference number JOB-UK-002 in the email subject line.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be subject to a DBS check.

Position: PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK UK

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Renumeration:

Competitive salary (dependent upon experience)

• 25 hours per week. Can be flexible on days and working pattern. Must be able to work extra hours to cover holidays and absences

• 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata to working hours)

• Pension

Contract: Permanent, part time

Job overview:

Maintain accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, supporting cost control and ensuring strong relationships with vendors.

Keeping the purchase ledger up to date and resolving discrepancies quickly, maintaining supply continuity and supporting the wider finance team.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Invoice processing & ledger management:

• Accurately process supplier invoices, matching to purchase orders and goods received notes.

• Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring all transactions are posted correctly in line with company procedures.

• Reconcile supplier statements regularly, identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Supplier & internal communication:

• Maintain and manage supplier accounts.

• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries, pricing issues and delivery discrepancies.

• Work closely with procurement, stores and production teams to verify goods received and resolve mismatches.

• Build strong working relationships with suppliers to support continuity of supply.

Payments & reporting:

• Prepare supplier payment runs as required.

• Assist with month-end processes, including accruals, ledger reconciliations and reporting.

• Maintain accurate records for audit purposes and support internal/external audit requests.

• Maintain and manage employee expenses claim forms.

• Manage accurate recording of credit card purchases.

Process improvement & compliance:

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies and support audit requirements.

• Identify opportunities to streamline invoice processing and improve accuracy.

• Support the implementation of new systems or process changes within the finance function.

Knowledge, experience and skills required:

• Experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role, ideally within manufacturing or a similar fast paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling high-volume transactions.

• Proficient IT skills including Sage accounting software (essential) and Microsoft Excel (minimum intermediate level).

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Confident communicator with the ability to resolve issues professionally.

• Self-driven and able to manage workload independently to meet deadlines.

• Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Personal attributes:

• Customer focused: Demonstrates a responsive, service driven approach when supporting suppliers and internal teams.

• Self motivated: Works proactively and independently to manage workload and resolve issues promptly.

• Detail orientated: Maintains high levels of accuracy when processing invoices and reconciling accounts.

• Excellent communicator: Communicates with all stakeholders.

• Discretion and diplomacy: Handles sensitive financial information and challenging conversations with professionalism and tact.

If this sounds exciting and you’re interested, please email your CV to jobs@froudedyno.com with the reference number JOB-UK-004 in the email subject line.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship now or in the future and will be subject to a DBS check.