Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Bristol

Up to 57,000 DOE + Holidays + Pension + Simply Health Medical Cashback plan + Cycle to work scheme + Staff discounts on popular home appliance brands

Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00

A Senior Mechanical Design Engineer sought for a well-established and internationally recognised manufacturer. The company are experiencing ongoing growth and success within their markets.

The role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in leading others and working collaboratively with other teams. You will have experience performing design work on electro-mechanical mechanisms and equipment, including both new product development and for current products to enhance productivity. Food packaging experience would be highly advantageous but those from industrial or agricultural equipment, oil and gas, or water treatment industries are encouraged to apply.

The role will task you in taking ownership of all mechanical aspects of a project as well as the full product lifecycle from initial concept through to build and support of commissioning and installation. You will perform design work on both customer and development projects and communicate with design engineers to ensure all mechanical and electrical disciplines are fully coordinated. You will attend specification meetings with global customers to provide authoritative contributions and ideas regarding the mechanical design aspects of projects. You will document all project-related material, produce parts lists, drawings and report progress to project managers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who are true specialists and market leaders in their fields. They boast a great team environment, stable and secure employment.

The role:
Perform design work on both customer and development projects
Communicate with design engineers and other teams to ensure projects are completed on time and to budget
Take ownership of all mechanical aspects of a project
Provide assistance during the build phase and assisting with commissioning
Attend specification meetings with global customers to provide authoritative contribution
Attend project meetings and update Project Managers with engineering progress
Document all project related material
Provide support to Sales and Applications Manager regarding drawings, design hours, part costs and assembly hours

The person:
Experienced in the design of electro-mechanical mechanisms and equipment
Advanced 3D design skills, SolidWorks is advantageous
Sheet metal experience is advantageous
Ability to read and produce 2D production drawings
Confident to take the technical lead in a team
Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting ability
Qualified to Degree level or equivalent in Engineering