Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Office Angels; Taunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Taunton is seeking a Design Engineer (Mechanical) to design hydraulic systems and manage key projects. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, engineering practices, and be proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. This role offers a generous competitive salary and benefits, with some hybrid working options available.

Benefits

28 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private medical package

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in designing hydraulic systems.
• Electrical experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Good communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic systems solutions in accordance with customer requirements.
• Manage designated key projects ensuring on-time completion.
• Provide technical advice to internal and external teams.

Skills

Knowledge of hydraulic systems and industry standards

Electrical/electronic experience

Thorough understanding of engineering practices

Recognised engineering accreditation HNC /HND or qualified engineering experience

Good understanding of current IT systems

Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Education

HNC /HND or qualified engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Taunton, Somerset with some hybrid working available for the right candidate

Salary: Generous competitive salary to be discussed on application

Hours: Core hours are Monday - Thursday 08:00-17:00 and Friday 08:00-16:00.

Benefits: 28 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy back up to 5 additional days, private medical package and contributory pension scheme, highly established and reputable business and friendly, welcoming, team orientated environment.

The Company: We are working in partnership with a leading engineering firm who supply products to a range of industries including marine, defence, aerospace, nuclear, utilities and industrial. They are a well renowned company in their field involved with multiple scale projects across the UK. You will be joining an established and knowledgeable down to earth team.

The Role:

• Work within the guidelines of the company Quality Management System
• Design Hydraulic Systems solutions in accordance with customers' requirements based incorporating the latest BS/ISO standards, PUWER and machinery directives etc
• Assist the Engineering Director in ensuring that the company's engineering standards are maintained to the highest level
• Ensure that all proposals put forward comply with the relevant statutory requirements and meet best practices as defined by the British Fluid Power Association
• Personally manage designated key projects
• Assume overall responsibility for the on-time completion of all engineering design projects, pre and post contract designated by the Engineering Director.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety requirements of the Company & its customers are met for all designated project related work.
• Complete Risk and method statements
• Provide technical advice & guidance to the Company's internal & external sales teams
• Interact with the Sales Department to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and relationships are maintained
• Support and help maintain the company drawing register
• Ensure all quotations submitted by the Design Department show at least the minimum gross margin agreed with the Directors

Skills, experience, and knowledge requirements:

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and industry standards
• Electrical/electronic experience of benefit but not essential
• Thorough understanding of engineering practices and applications
• Recognised engineering accreditation HNC /HND or qualified engineering experienceCommercial expertise to maximise financial returns
• Good understanding of current IT systems and their potential benefits to the organisation
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Solid works

Competency Requirements:

• Good communication skills
• Energetic and self motivated
• Ability to motivate and lead a team of people
• Friendly & good humoured
• Attention to detail
• Good planning & time-management skills

Next steps…

If you are interested in finding out more please call the office on 01823 285440 for a confidential chat or email [e-mail] or [e-mail]

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