Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

TipTopJob; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Gloucestershire is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. This permanent role focuses on designing and developing products within the Renewable Energy sector. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Strong technical and analytical skills are essential, alongside experience using 3D CAD software.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar Engineering position.
• Qualified in Mechanical Engineering or relevant subject.
• Passionate about Renewable Energy.

Responsibilities

• Involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Designing and developing new products.
• Creating documentation for design and project reports.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Excellent analytical skills

Strong experience using 3D CAD software

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Degree/Masters/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

ANSYS

FMEA

DFMA

3D CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo)

Job description

ROLE: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION: Gloucestershire

TERM: Permanent

SALARY: GBP 45,000: GBP 65,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures products and systems within the Renewable Energy sector. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Gloucestershire on a permanent basis.

Experience within the Process and Chemical industries are favoured.

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

• At least 5 (Ideally 10+) years of experience in a similar Engineering position in a manufacturing environment
• Qualified with a Degree / Masters / PhD or similar in Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering or a related relevant subject
• Passionate about Renewable Energy and making a difference
• Strong technical skills with experience of FMEA, DFMA and HAZOP
• Excellent analytical skills, with knowledge of hand calculations, FEA, ANSYS, stress analysis, particle fluid simulation etc.
• Able GD and T
• Strong experience using 3D CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo 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

• Being involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept to production
• Designing and developing new products
• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• FEA, testing, verification, validation and simulation
• Designing varied and bespoke products and subcomponents
• 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.