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 appraisalsKnowledge 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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