We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join my industry leading client on a permanent basis at their site in Bristol. The successful candidate will be required to produce designs designs of specialist multi functional commercial vehicles. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a mechanical design role with working knowledge of commercial vehicle regulations.  Candidates must be degree qualified in a Mechanical related discipline with demonstrable experience in Mechanical Design.

Rose Description

• To provide design on projects using Mechanical engineering skills
• 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
• Focused on systems’ costs, longevity, reliability, robustness and mechanical safety.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree qualified in a Mechanical related Discipline however candidates with lesser qualifications and demonstrable experience may be considered.
• Previous experience with AutoCAD / Autodesk Inventor·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.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation

Note: This vacancy is being advertised by Apex Engineering Solutions Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency