Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational engineering company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Bristol. This role offers technical autonomy in designing bespoke machinery while also providing an attractive salary, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

33 days holiday

5% Pension

Life Assurance x 7

Medical Health Plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in designing & developing mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with 3D CAD software required.
• Experience in packaging machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing special purpose machinery projects.
• Producing parts lists and assembly drawings.
• Conducting risk assessments on machinery.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical Design

Engineering Calculations

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Packaging / Special Purpose Machinery)

GBP51,000 – GBP57,000 + Autonomy + Flexitime + 33 days holiday + 5% Pension + Life Assurance x 7 + 37.5 hrs a week + Medical Health Plan

Commutable from Bristol, Bedminster, Long Ashton, Hengrove, Keynsham, Chew Magna

Are you a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer from a special purpose machinery background looking to join a multinational engineering company offering an autonomous and technical role?

On offer is an autonomous and technically diverse role allowing you to work from conception through to completion on a range of specialist packaging equipment where you will be a key player in the development of the business allowing you to become a technical expert.

This company are part of a larger group and specialise in the design, development and sale of special purpose manufacturing equipment to clients across the globe. They are a multinational business and the market leaders in their chosen field, with a real drive for technical excellence, To keep up with this demand and ensure they provide a premium service they are looking to bring in an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to their passionate & successful team

In this broad and interesting role you will play a key role through from project conception through to design, development, manufacture and commissioning. The company manufacture on site, and you will be involved throughout the process to ensure your designs come to life as you envisage. The role is days based offering Flexitime hours allowing for a great work life balance

This is a fantastic chance to join a multinational business in a unique role that will allow autonomy and the chance for technical excellence alongside offering ongoing professional development, an attractive salary & benefits package & flexible working options.

The Role:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role working on bespoke special purpose machinery projects
Dealing with customers, designing, manufacturing and commissioning equipment
Producing parts lists, assembly drawings and detail drawings
Working to tight deadlines, ensuring projects are delivered on time & within budget
Risk assessments on machinery and assemblies of machinery, H&S assessments

The Person:

5–10 years' demonstrable experience in designing and developing complex mechanical assemblies and mechanisms using 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar) with working knowledge of pneumatic or hydraulic systems& able to perform engineering calculations and analysis
Previous experience designing special purpose machinery for manufacture – packaging machinery experience is preferable, but transferable skills from similar fields will also be considered (industrial, agricultural, oil & gas, water)
Confident to take the technical lead in a team on occasional larger projects & mentor more junior members of the team
Looking to work for an international company who offer great opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sarah Hibberd at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.