Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in Bristol is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. The role involves designing and developing specialist equipment, requiring at least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering and proficiency in 3D CAD software. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with a background in machinery design.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Engineering / Design / Development position.
• Experience working with machinery, sheet metal and precision components.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Completing detailing, documentation and assembly drawings.
• Reverse Engineering, developing products, testing and prototyping.
• Liaising with manufacturing providers and being involved in final assembly.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

MS Office

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.