Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in precision parts seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. The role requires significant expertise in machinery design and familiarity with various CAD software. You'll engage in product development, documentation, and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team. A degree in Mechanical Engineering is essential, along with proven experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering or Design.
• Experience in machinery design and manufacturing is ideal.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Completing detailing, documentation, and assembly drawings.
• Developing products, testing, and prototyping.
• Liaising with manufacturing providers and updating 3D models.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3D CAD software

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

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SALARY- £45,000- £53,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment and precision parts. They are looking to take on a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in machinery design to join their team in Bristol on a permanent basis.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Engineering / Design / Development position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experience working with machinery, sheet metal and precision components would be ideal
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Completing detailing, documentation and assembly drawings
• Reverse Engineering, developing products, testing and prototyping
• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• 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.