Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design EngineerBolton4 day week! Mon - Thu 37hrs a weekMy client is currently looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. This is an opportunity to work within a highly technical environment supporting bespoke engineering projects and developing design solutions from concept through to manufacture and installation.The role will focus on carrying out all aspects of mechanical design, producing accurate and compliant design outputs including 3D models, General Arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, Bills of Materials and as-built documentation in line with customer specifications and company procedures.Key Responsibilities:Produce designs that comply with product assurance requirements while considering the full product lifecycle, including material limitations, manufacturability, installation and operational requirementsEliminate health and safety risks from designs in line with CDM regulationsProduce Designer Risk Assessments and identify mitigation measures where requiredCreate and develop 3D models using Autodesk InventorProduce 2D drawings from 3D models for customer approval and manufacturing purposes in line with Engineering Handbook requirements and BS8888 standardsEnsure all drawings, models and documentation are accurate and complete prior to release for checkingSupport continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to departmental developmentSupport R&D activities and contribute to innovative engineering solutionsLiaise with internal teams and customers where requiredEnsure full compliance with ISO 9001 engineering proceduresRequirements:Essential:Minimum HND in Engineering with at least 5 years experience in industrial sheet steel/fabrication environmentsORDegree qualified (BEng Hons preferred Mechanical Engineering) with at least 3 years experience in industrial sheet steel/fabrication environmentsAdditionally:Strong experience using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Autodesk VaultUnderstanding of steel manufacturing techniques and limitations including press brake processesUnderstanding of load paths, failure modes and operating limits of steel structures and componentsStrong knowledge of BS8888 engineering drawing standardsAbility to produce Designer Risk AssessmentsStrong communication skills with internal and external stakeholdersStrong focus on quality, accuracy and timely deliveryFlexibility to support project deadlines where requiredIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply to prompt a call.TPBN1_UKTJ