Mechanical Design Engineer

Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer in Bristol. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of design experience, strong CAD skills in Autodesk Inventor, and a good understanding of mechanical systems. The role involves designing for commercial vehicle compliance, producing detailed drawings, and sourcing components. Excellent opportunity to join a dedicated design and development team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant design experience required.
• Familiarity with engineering materials such as stainless and mild steel.
• Practical workshop experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design for commercial vehicle body build compliance.
• Generate detailed drawings for manufacturing.
• Source products and liaise with procurement.

Skills

Design compliance with regulations

CAD proficiency (Autodesk Inventor)

Mechanical systems understanding

BOM and parts list generation

Individual Vehicle Approval knowledge

Education

Degree Level, HNC/HND or NVQ 4, 5

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Founder and Recruitment Specialist For the UK and parts of the USA for Embedded, Electronics, AI, robotics, and sustainable energy Engineering…

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bristol

We are an established company in the Bristol area specialising in the design, production and operation of multi‑functional, high technology.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience of commercial vehicle “body build” design to work in our Design and Development team.

Technical Skills

• Qualified and apprentice served to degree Level, HNC/HND or NVQ 4, 5 or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to design to conform to commercial vehicle bodybuilding regulations.
• Competent at generating detail and assembly drawings for manufacture/procurement using CAD, preferably “Autodesk Inventor”.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical systems (vibration, stress calcs, limits and fits etc.)
• Produce BOM’s, parts list, operator’s manuals and maintain drawing office records. Ensuring accurate records and future traceability are maintained.
• Source suitable products for company use, liaise with procurement and progress as necessary.
• Application of all relative standards, ensuring health & safety, vehicle road legality, vehicle type approval, risk assessment etc. are met.
• Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) knowledge/experience.
• Focused on systems’ costs, longevity, reliability, robustness and mechanical safety.

Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant design experience.
• Familiar with the use of engineering materials such as stainless, mild steel alloys and plastics.
• Design of precision components, shafts, bearing housings, gears etc.
• Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and some process water circuitry including valves, pumps and instrumentation.
• Practical experience from a workshop environment.
• Good commercial awareness, regarding costs, safety and quality.
• Proficient in the use of office‑based software packages such as Word and Excel.

How to Apply

Please send your CV to: [e-mail]

Senior level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Marketing

Industries: Engineering Services, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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