Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bristol

Salary: 35,000 to 55,000

Job Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full–time

We are an engineering and manufacturing business based in Bristol, looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.

This is an opportunity to work on machinery and mechanical equipment, taking designs from initial requirements through to detailed drawings, manufacture and assembly.

The role will suit an engineer who enjoys practical mechanical design, with experience in sheet metal, fabricated assemblies and machinery. You will work closely with our manufacturing team to develop designs that are functional, cost–effective and straightforward to produce.

Key responsibilities will include:

Designing and developing machinery, mechanical components and assemblies

Producing 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings

Designing sheet metal components, folded parts, frames and fabricated assemblies

Developing layouts and assemblies to meet customer and project requirements

Selecting suitable materials, bought–out components and manufacturing processes

Applying design for manufacture and assembly principles

Considering tolerances, clearances and access for assembly and maintenance

Preparing bills of materials and maintaining technical documentation

Working with production teams and suppliers to resolve manufacturing queries

Supporting machinery builds, testing and practical problem–solving

Improving existing designs to reduce costs and improve performance

Managing drawing revisions and engineering changes

You will ideally have:

Previous experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar role

Experience designing machinery, mechanical equipment or fabricated products

Proficiency in 3D CAD software

Experience with sheet metal design, including folding, bending and fabrication

An understanding of welded structures and mechanical assemblies

The ability to produce clear, accurate manufacturing drawings

Good knowledge of materials, tolerances and manufacturing processes

Experience designing for manufacture and assembly

A practical approach to engineering and problem–solving

Good communication skills and confidence working with manufacturing teams

A relevant engineering degree, HNC, HND or equivalent experience

If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys machinery design and seeing your work take shape on the workshop floor, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.

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