Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
My client designs and manufactures bespoke machinery. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the Taunton area on a permanent basis.
Location: Taunton
Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 40,000 – GBP 60,000 (dependent on experience)
Key Qualifications
* At least 5 years of experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
* Experience with machinery design, hydraulics, sheet metal and precision components
* Strong 3D CAD skills – ideally Inventor or SolidWorks
* Knowledge of rotating equipment, SP, valves, pumps, actuators, pneumatics, gauges, piping etc. beneficial
* Strong practical skills: hand calculations, verification, validation, FEA, testing, prototyping
* Degree/HNC/HND/BTEC/NVQ/ONC qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering or similar
* Experience designing products from concept to production
* Ability to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
* Ability to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry
* Innovative, accurate and passionate about design
* Technically minded with a head for problem solving
* Excellent leadership and organisational skills
* Ability to work well individually as well as part of a team
Key Responsibilities
* Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
* Using Inventor software for design on a day‑to‑day basis
* Research, hand calculations, FEA, testing and prototyping
* Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to production
* Creating models and prototypes
* Liaising with clients and developing solutions for design specifications
* Collaborating with different departments to ensure smooth delivery of projects
* Maintaining technical drawings and documentation
* Providing technical guidance and support
* Supporting product testing, verification and validation
* Supporting more junior members of the team
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.
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