Mechanical Production Engineer | Design & BOMs | Flexitime

JDR Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Company pension

Flexitime

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Production Engineer in Bridgwater, Somerset. The role focuses on the mechanical design of products, developing concepts and refining existing designs, and producing specifications and drawings.

You will work with other engineers to implement designs successfully. The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing knowledge, experience with pumps and heat exchangers, and proficiency in Inventor with Vault.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing production processes and practices.
• Experience with pumps, heat exchangers, fans, and pipe sizing.
• Proficient in Inventor; experience with Vault.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 2+ years of production design experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Define project requirements, including product usage and functionality.
• Design and produce 2D and 3D drawings using engineering design software.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the ERP system.
• Ensure products meet specifications, industry standards, and customer needs.
• Collaborate with Operations to determine manufacturing requirements and processes.
• Develop manufacturing processes and establish supply chains with key suppliers.
• Assess production costs and develop cost‑effective manufacturing strategies.
• Evaluate final product for appearance, performance, durability, and safety.
• Incorporate feedback and revise designs and processes.
• Generate and maintain accurate BOMs.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Pumps

Heat exchangers

Fans

Pipe sizing

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

Vault

Job description

JDR Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Production Engineer in Bridgwater, Somerset. The role focuses on the mechanical design of products, developing concepts and refining existing designs, and producing specifications and drawings.

You will work with other engineers to implement designs successfully. The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing knowledge, experience with pumps and heat exchangers, and proficiency in Inventor with Vault.