Vacuum Pump Project Engineer

Functional area:  Engineering
Location:  UK - United Kingdom
City:  Bolton
Company name:  Edwards Ltd
Date of posting:  Mar 24, 2026

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Your role

As a Vacuum Pump Project Engineer, your mission is to effectively handle all aspects of the quoting, bid clarification, order intake, production (using subcontract manufacture), expediting, and delivery (using subcontract packer/freight forwarder), of spare parts for non-standard UK built liquid ring pumps and other non-standard pump spares. You will report to the Engineering Support Manager.

 

You will

 

  • Analysis of customer requirement and identification of the correct equipment item
  • Tender preparation through SAP
  • Cost estimating and setting of selling price
  • Tender clarification with customer
  • Review of customers technical specifications to establish pump construction requirements
  • Preparation of BOM from data sheet and clarification of data sheet with Technical as necessary
  • Provide guidance and technical expertise to subcontract pump builder throughout manufacturing process
  • Discuss and where appropriate, agree concession requests from the subcontract pump builder
  • Create and maintain build procedures for non-standard liquid ring pumps
  • Remote support for commissioning & service for pump service & rework

 

To succeed, you will need

Education Level:

  • HND level in relevant engineering discipline or
  • Qualified time served and experienced fitter
  • Effective working knowledge of MS office software

 

Relevant Previous Experience:

  • Extensive fitting and pump build/dis-assembly experience
  • Thorough knowledge of the processes used to manufacture liquid ring pump components
  • Thorough knowledge of materials options, mechanical seal options and other construction options relevant to Edwards special materials, built to order liquid ring pumps and the ability to use this knowledge to meet customer requirements
  • Experience of liquid ring pump testing, installation and operation
  • Full UK driving license 
  • Mentoring and coaching skills
  • Assertiveness and persuasion, with ability to motivate and enthuse others

In return, we offer

  • Culture of trust and accountability
  • Lifelong learning and career growth
  • Innovation powered by people
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits
  • Health and well-being

Job location

Option 1: On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Bolton, United Kingdom (GB). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

 

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.