Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

107529
Bristol, England
£50k - 55k per year
Permanent
Automation

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 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

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

  • For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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