Mechanical Design Engineer

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Keynsham

Type: Full-Time

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

About the client
This Keynsham-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 Mechanical Design Engineer 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

• 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 
• 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
• 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

Requirements:

• Educated to BSc level or equivalent, or proven capability in a relevant discipline
• Experience in mechanical design, preferably in bespoke engineering
• Proven experience of using CAD/PDM packages, specific experience of SolidWorks/PDM desirable
• Knowledge of CE and Health & Safety legislation
• Understanding of continuous improvement techniques
• Current driving license and passport

For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – (phone number removed) or email your cv (url removed)

Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.

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