Senior Design Engineer

Thrive-Group; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Thrive Trowbridge, working with a client near Chippenham, has an exciting Senior Design Engineer role to lead mechanical and hydraulic system development from concept to production. You will design, validate prototypes, mentor peers and manage projects to time and budget, producing CAD models, drawings and BOMs, with a focus on manufacturability and quality within a busy, office-based environment.

This permanent, full-time position offers progression and exposure to a diverse product portfolio

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulic circuit design, system calculations and design of welded fabrications and machined components.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and production of manufacturing drawings.
• BOM management within an ERP system, ideally Odoo.
• Excellent IT skills including 3D CAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong eye for detail and problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver mechanical and hydraulic systems from concept to production.
• Interpret customer requirements and develop practical engineering solutions within cost and performance parameters.
• Produce 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Carry out engineering calculations covering structural loading and material selection.
• Project management from initial brief through to manufacturing.
• Support and mentor team members.

Skills

Hydraulic design

GD&T

BOM management

3D CAD

Autodesk Inventor

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ERP (Odoo)

Job description

Thrive Trowbridge are delighted to be working with our client near Chippenham area who are actively looking to recruit Senior Design Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.

This key role will take responsibility for engineering projects, providing technical leadership across NPD, prototype validation and manufacturing support, and ensures products are delivered in line with customer specifications, on time and within budget.

What you will be doing:

• Design, develop and deliver a range of complex mechanical and hydraulic systems from concept to production
• Interpret customer requirements and technical specifications and develop practical engineering solutions within agreed cost and performance parameters
• Produce accurate 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings and Bills of Materials, considering functionality, safety, manufacturability and aesthetics
• Carry out engineering calculations covering structural loading, stress considerations, material selection and manufacturability
• Project management from initial brief through to manufacturing
• Support and mentor team members

What you will need to succeed:

• Experience of hydraulic circuit design, system calculations and design of welded fabrications and machined components
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and the production of manufacturing drawings
• Bills of Materials management within an ERP system, ideally Odoo
• Excellent IT skills including 3D CAD and Autodesk Inventor
• A good eye for detail and the ability to solve problems
• Excellent communication skills as you will be dealing with a variety of individuals
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

What you will receive in return:

• Competitive salary
• Full time Monday to Friday including early finish on a Friday!
• The opportunity to join a progressive and innovative company with a diverse product portfolio
• Career development opportunities
• *Please note 100% office based*