Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bristol
Type: Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum + Benefits

About the client
This Bristol-based client is a leader in innovative engineering solutions. They design and deliver cutting-edge machines that promote efficiency and excellence globally.

The Role
We're seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join my client's Design team, to develop equipment concepts and schemes that create competitive advantage and can be constructed and commissioned safely and effectively. Produce general arrangements, detail drawings and material schedules which are clear, accurate, cost effective, and meet the requirements of the specification

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of design proposals and tender documents
Report problems and deficiencies in the design brief, and develop pragmatic cost-effective
solutions

Suggest solutions to problems based on an understanding of the relevant technologies
Produce technical information, drawings and associated schedules and documents, taking
due account of health & safety requirements, designs, specifications and standards relating

to the contract

Maintain drawing files and records throughout the duration of the contract
Ensure that such design solutions compliment and support the manufacture and assembly
processes and assist in driving best practice throughout the business

Provide technical leadership to production personnel and other staff
Ensure as built specifications are recorded, and system function is tested and proven prior to
commissioning

Ensure that products are designed to meet customer expectations, but with modularization
and standardization as key focuses

Identify opportunities to continuously improve the performance & reliability of existing
equipment through innovative design improvements, and where appropriate the use of new

emerging technologies

Support visits to customers as required, to help achieve sales, commission & test machines
and resolve problems

Ensure that assigned project tasks are completed on time and to budget
Deal with specifiers and/or suppliers & distributors
Ensure that all statutory and company procedures & practices are maintained
Work with and support other departments to ensure business objectives are achieved
Visit Group companies on a world-wide basis, as required to support aftermarket,
resolve problems, and test machines

Promote a safe working environment ensuring compliance with all current legislation
Skills required

Analytical
Self-starter
Team player
Highly motivated
Customer focused
Change and goal orientated
Realistic and pragmatic approach
Project management skills
Ability to assess risk
Good oral and written communication
Attention to detail
Highly computer literate
Proactive
Flexible
Planning & organization skills
Problem solving capability
Influencing and negotiating skills
Good customer/supplier facing skills
What We're Looking For

Educated to BSc level or equivalent, or proven capability in a relevant discipline
5+ years in an engineering related position
5+ years in mechanical design, preferably in packaging or bespoke engineering
Proven experience of using CAD/PDM packages at minimum intermediate level, specific
experience of SolidWorks/PDM desirable

Knowledge of CE and Health & Safety legislation
Understanding of continuous improvement techniques
Current driving license and passport
Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects with global impact.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Be part of a company committed to excellence and ethical standards.

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to

Candidates who are currently a Design Engineer, product design engineer or Tooling Design Engineer may be suitable for this position

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