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Senior Design Engineer

Reed
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Mechanical Design Engineer position is based in the UK and offers a salary range of £51-55K.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a Design/Development Engineering role, ideally in electro-mechanical equipment.
  • The role involves performing design work for both customer and development projects while ensuring mechanical integration with other engineering disciplines.
  • Key responsibilities include attending specification meetings, providing technical guidance, and managing project timelines and costs.
  • The position also requires advanced 3D modelling skills, preferably in SolidWorks, and offers opportunities for personal and professional development.
Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Location: UK (with occasional international travel)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: £51-55K

Join our innovative team as a Mechanical Design Engineer, where you will have the opportunity to work on both customer and development projects in a highly collaborative environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in electro-mechanical design, looking to make a significant impact in an international company.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Perform design work for customer and development projects, ensuring all mechanical aspects are well-coordinated and integrated with other engineering disciplines.
  • Attend specification meetings with global customers, providing expert contributions on mechanical design aspects.
  • Provide technical guidance internally and externally, and take responsibility for the mechanical integrity of projects.
  • Communicate effectively with other design engineers to ensure seamless project development.
  • Travel occasionally to both UK and international destinations as required by project needs.
  • Generate creative design concepts and produce detailed schemes, parts lists, assembly, and detail drawings.
  • Manage project timelines and adhere to cost targets in design, purchasing, and assembly phases.
  • Conduct risk assessments on machinery and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Stay updated with developments in safety legislation and participate in relevant training.
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Support assembly personnel during the build phase and assist in project commissioning.
  • Assist the Sales team and Applications Manager with technical drawings and project estimations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Advanced 3D modelling skills, preferably in SolidWorks. Experience with sheet metal is advantageous.
  • Proven ability in design for manufacture and assembly, meeting cost and time targets.
  • Ability to produce and interpret 2D production drawings with GD&T.
  • Capable of performing engineering calculations and analysis as needed.
  • Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in a Design/Development Engineering role, preferably in electro-mechanical equipment.
  • Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Integrated Engineering, or a related field (Minimum HNC).
  • Knowledge of machinery directives and UKCA/CE marking standards.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead technically on larger projects.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary package with pension and health insurance.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Flexible working hours and overtime options.
  • Engaging corporate culture focused on technology and teamwork.
  • Various social activities to foster a collaborative and enjoyable work environment.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.