Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000
We are an established company Bristol area specialising in the design, production and operation of multi-functional, high technology.
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience of commercial vehicle “body build” design to work in our Design and Development team.
Technical Skills:
* Qualified and apprentice served to degree Level, HNC/HND or NVQ 4, 5 or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
* Ability to design to conform to commercial vehicle bodybuilding regulations.
* Competent at generating detail and assembly drawings for manufacture/procurement using CAD, preferably “Autodesk Inventor”.
* Excellent understanding of mechanical systems (vibration, stress calcs, limits and fits etc.)
* Produce BOM’s, parts list, operator’s manuals and maintain drawing office records. Ensuring accurate records and future traceability are maintained
* Source suitable products for company use, liaise with procurement and progress as necessary
* Application of all relative standards, ensuring health & safety, vehicle road legality, vehicle type approval, risk assessment etc. are met
* Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) knowledge/experience.
* Focused on systems’ costs, longevity, reliability, robustness and mechanical safety.
Experience:
• At least 5 years of relevant design experience.
• Familiar with the use of engineering materials such as stainless, mild steel alloys and plastics.
• Design of precision components, shafts, bearing housings, gears etc
• Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and some process water circuitry including valves, pumps and instrumentation.
• Practical experience from a workshop environment.
• Good commercial awareness, regarding costs, safety and quality.
• Proficient in the use of office-based software packages such as Word and Excel
How to apply?
Please send your CV to: danni@cortechtalentsolutions.co.uk