Mechanical Engineer

Omega
Tewkesbury
2 days ago
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Are you an experienced, hands‑on Mechanical Engineer looking to take ownership of mechanical design, development, and engineering performance within a cutting‑edge clean‑energy environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative deep‑tech engineering organisation developing next‑generation drilling technologies that enable ultra‑deep geothermal energy.


As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll work across the full lifecycle of downhole drilling systems—covering design, analysis, assembly, testing, and integration. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that equipment is safe, reliable, and meets the demands of extreme operating environments. The position is based on‑site in Tewkesbury, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.


Key Responsibilities – Mechanical Engineer

  • Performing mechanical design and analysis of mechanical components, assemblies, tooling, and test equipment.
  • Carrying out engineering calculations including stress analysis and material selection.
  • Producing high‑quality engineering documentation such as drawings, calculations, procedures, and reports,
  • Supporting assembly, testing, system integration, and commissioning activities.
  • Participating in design reviews and contributing to technical risk management.
  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
  • Maintaining product files and supporting equipment readiness for deployment.
  • Travelling to field locations when required.

Key Experience & Qualifications – Mechanical Engineer

  • Strong background in mechanical design, engineering analysis, and documentation.
  • Practical, hands‑on experience with mechanical assemblies, testing, or integration.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and perform calculations.
  • High attention to detail, good engineering judgement, and a structured, process‑driven working style.
  • Comfortable working with established engineering processes while contributing to new process development,
  • Engineering degree or equivalent relevant industry experience.

Benefits – Mechanical Engineer

  • Competitive salary up to £60,000
  • Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge clean‑energy technology
  • Career development as the company scales towards commercialisation
  • Cross‑functional engineering exposure across design, manufacturing, and field operations
  • Fast‑paced environment with meaningful technical ownership
  • A role with direct impact on global renewable‑energy innovation

For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on or send your CV to


For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit www.omegaresource.co.uk


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