Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery design firm is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent position in Taunton. The role involves utilizing CAD software for design, managing the complete product lifecycle, and collaborating with clients to fulfill design specifications. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering, be skilled in 3D CAD (especially Inventor or SolidWorks), and possess strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. The position offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position.
• Experienced designing products from concept to production.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, SPM, valves, pumps, actuators, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings.
• Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to production.
• Liaising with clients and developing solutions for design specifications.

Skills

3D CAD skills

Machinery design experience

Hydraulics knowledge

Precision components knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: £40,000-£50,000, dependent on experience

Type: Permanent

Location: Taunton

My client designs and manufactures bespoke machinery. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the Taunton area on a permanent basis.

Attributes

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
• Experienced with machinery design, hydraulics, sheet metal and precision components
• Strong 3D CAD skills - ideally Inventor or SolidWorks
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, SPM, valves, pumps, actuators, pneumatics, gauges, piping etc. would be beneficial
• Strong practical skills - hand calculations, verification, validation, FEA, testing, prototyping
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / ONC qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experienced designing products from concept to production
• Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
• Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry
• Innovative, accurate and passionate about design
• Be technically minded with a head for problem solving
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

Role Responsibilities

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Using Inventor software for design on a day-to-day basis
• Being responsible for research, hand calculations, FEA, testing and prototyping
• Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to production
• Creating models/prototypes
• Liaising with clients and developing solutions for design specifications
• Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
• Maintaining technical drawings and documentation
• Providing technical guidance and support
• Supporting product Testing, Verification & Validation
• Supporting more junior members of the team

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