Mechanical Design Engineer

Randstad are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer for a client based in South Bristol. They are a well established company and also part of a global group that specialise in manufacturing machinery for a variety of industries.

The successful candidate will take ownership of projects from initial concept through to build and support of commissioning and installation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend specification meetings with global customers, providing knowledgeable contribution regarding the mechanical design aspects of projects
• Take responsibility for all the mechanical aspects of a project and provide technical guidance as necessary
• Communicate with other design engineers (mechanical and electrical) during the design of projects to ensure that these disciplines are fully coordinated
• Make occasional visits to both UK and international destinations as necessitated by the customer project requirements
• Contribute creative ideas; producing design schemes, producing assembly drawings
• Produce parts lists, detail drawings
• Complete engineering design on time to the project plan
• Be aware of cost targets in design, purchasing, and assembly
• Document and archive all project related material
• Carry out risk assessments on machinery and assemblies thereof
• Advise on mechanical Health and Safety aspects of the product range
• Keep abreast of developments in UK and European safety legislation
• Attend project meetings and update the Project Managers on engineering progress
• Liaise with all departments to ensure projects are completed on time and to budget
• Provide assistance to Assembly personnel during the build phase of a project and assist in commissioning
• Provide support to Sales and the Applications Manager regarding concept drawings and carton appraisals

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in the design of electro-mechanical mechanisms and equipment - experience in a machinery environment would be preferred but essential
• 3D modelling skills (preferably Solid Works) Sheet metal an advantage
• Ability to design for manufacture and assembly
• The ability to read and produce 2D production drawings applying GD&T as necessary
• Experience of the interactions and interfaces with electrical engineering
• Knowledge of the machinery directive and UKCA/CE marking
• Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Integrated) Minimum HNC
• Minimum of three years of experience in a Design Engineering role

This is a full time permanent position with a salary bracket of 34,000-37,000 depending on experience, flexible start and finish times with a flexitime scheme and one day a week working from home.

If you are interested, please make an application at your earliest convenience.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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