Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bristol seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent role. The position involves designing specialist products for varied sectors, requiring strong 3D CAD proficiency and collaboration with manufacturing teams. Candidates with experience in the Nuclear, Defence, or Aviation industries will be preferred, but it's not a necessity. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Nuclear/Defence/Aviation industry (desired but not necessary).
• Experience with Sheet Metal/Metalwork/Fabrication is necessary.
• Excellent theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D designs using CATIA and 2D designs with AutoCAD.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers.
• Create documentation for design and project plans.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical Calculations

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

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Posted:

27.06.2025

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11.08.2025

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Job Description:

ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION - Bristol

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £35,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client is a manufacturer of specialist products for a variety of sectors, and they are looking to take on a Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis in the Bristol area.

Experience within the Nuclear/Defence/Aviation industry is desired, but not a necessity.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Sheet Metal/Metalwork/Fabrication is necessary for this role
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as CATIA, Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
• Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
• Any previous experience of working with process machinery or steel / metal materials would be desirable
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
• Producing 3D designs using CATIA and 2D designs with AutoCAD
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.