Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent role in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, proficiency in 3D CAD software, and experience in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to sectors such as Nuclear or Defence. The role involves collaborative design work, producing both 2D and 3D designs, and ensuring high-quality project documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Nuclear/Defence/Aviation industry preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role in manufacturing.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software and mechanical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

3D CAD Software

Mechanical Calculations

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

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

Tools

CATIA

Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

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 Engineerwill 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
- Proficient using MS Office
- 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.