Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; Painswick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gloucestershire seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead product development in the Renewable Energy sector. With a salary range of £45,000-£65,000 per annum, candidates should have over 5 years of experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in CAD tools. Responsibilities include designing products, conducting analysis, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar Engineering position in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical skills with FMEA, DFMA, and HAZOP.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Design and develop new products.
• Use CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings.

Skills

FMEA

DFMA

HAZOP

3D CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree / Masters / PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

MS Office

Job description

Overview

ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Gloucestershire

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £45,000-£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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications & 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 to apply GD&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