Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Gloucester
Pay Range/details: up to £55,000 per annum + Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
My premier Gloucester-based client is looking for a skilled, Solidworks proficient Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team at their purpose-built facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the mechanical design of a wide range of standard and special purpose machines and tooling for their specific industry, and providing technical support to other company departments
The Mechanical Design Engineer will take the technical lead on specific projects and in addition will assist the Engineering Manager in coaching other Mechanical Engineers to develop Design skills and work to the departmental processes.
Key Responsibilities – Mechanical Design Engineer
The mechanical design of standard and special purpose machines, examples of which are, but not limited to:
Lead plate feeders and stackers
Lead casting machines
Assembly and test machines for batteries
Robot loading and machining cells
Carry out detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, prototyping and design verification testing, as required.
Aware and capable to carry out risk assessments for safety regulations and CE compliance.
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