ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Gloucestershire

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £45,000-£65,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures products and systems within the Renewable Energy sector. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Gloucestershire on a permanent basis.

Experience within the Process and Chemical industries are favoured.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

At least 5 (Ideally 10+) years of experience in a similar Engineering position in a manufacturing environment

Qualified with a Degree / Masters / PhD or similar in Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering or a related relevant subject

Passionate about Renewable Energy and making a difference

Strong technical skills with experience of FMEA, DFMA and HAZOP

Excellent analytical skills, with knowledge of hand calculations, FEA, ANSYS, stress analysis, particle fluid simulation etc.

Able to apply GD&T

Strong experience using 3D CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo etc.

Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Proficient using MS Office

Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

Being involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept to production

Designing and developing new products

Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings

FEA, testing, verification, validation and simulation

Designing varied and bespoke products and subcomponents

Liaising with manufacturing providers

Being involved in final assembly of products

Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans

Updating 3D models and drawings

Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs

Checking drawings for sign off

Working in a small, multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible