Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading designer and manufacturer of specialist equipment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Bristol. The successful candidate will have significant experience in machinery design and CAD software proficiency, playing a vital role in product development and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering/Design.
• Experience with machinery, sheet metal, and precision components.
• Proficient in CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Completing detailing, documentation, and assembly drawings.
• Reverse Engineering, product development, and testing.
• Liaising with manufacturing providers.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Mechanical Engineering Knowledge

3D CAD Proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

HNC/HND/BTEC/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Bristol

TERM- Permanent

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
• Proficient using MS Office
• 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.