Mechanical Design Engineer

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with at least 1 year's post graduate industry experience to join our team. You will be part of an onsite dynamic team working with specialist machinery in an exciting and highly technical environment. The successful candidate will work on various projects from the initial concept design through to final customer acceptance.

Reporting to the Mechanical Design Manager you will need to be collaborative, dedicated, creative and enthusiastic.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will need to:

• Develop concept designs for rotating precision machinery in line with the overall project specifications.


• Create 3D models including the confirmation of design through finite Element Analysis and other technical calculations.


• Create BOMs in line with the project design requirements checking against the agreed design


• Work with suppliers to ensure their manufacturing capabilities match the requirements of the design.


• Ensure DFM and DFA considerations are made in the design of assemblies.


• Support and problem-solve during manufacture, assembly, test


• Work to budgets and project timings.


• CE marking of equipment


• Manage projects and work with customers as required
  
  1-2 years relevant industry experience required as a minimum., A sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes


• 1 year experience in industry as a Mechanical Design Engineer


• Proficient in the use of Inventor preferred but not essential as training can be given


• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office products


• Practical engineering experience not required but beneficial


• Degree/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, What experience have you of creating 3D models including the confirmation of design through FEA and other technical calculations?


• What experience have you of creating Bills of Materials in line with the project design requirements?


• What experience have you got of 2D and 3D Modelling software (Inventor, AutoCAD)?


• What experience have you of developing concept designs for rotating precision machinery?


Experience:

• mechanical design (in industry): 2 years (required)
  
  As global leaders in the production of hi-tech balancing machinery we're developing cutting edge solutions for major manufacturers and the most prestigious brands throughout the world. Our clients value our passion for providing advanced performance and incredibly accurate balancing machines and subsequently our dynamic, client-focused teams get to enjoy working on truly innovative and exciting projects.


We are not permitted by our customers to tell you who they are, but they consist of well-known British, American and German automotive OEM's including the newer electric vehicle OEM's, and aerospace engine and wheel OEM's. There is a high probability the car or plane you travel on has components balanced by us!

Our machines are manufactured at our facility in Warmley, Bristol and are distributed worldwide, with our main markets being the UK, Europe, USA, China and Mexico. Universal Balancing is a part of the Burke Porter Group with 40 worldwide locations and employing 1500+ people throughout the organisation.


• Hours: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Full time, permanent role., A competitive salary


• A real focus on career development with high exposure to all areas of the business


• Relocation assistance available


An ever-growing list of company benefits - this is something we are actively working on to make UB an even greater place to work. These include:

• Opt-in to Private Medical Insurance through BUPA after a year of service


• Free onsite parking


• Weekly fruit deliveries


• Specsavers eye tests


• Referral scheme


• Located just off the Bristol/Bath cycle path, we have bike storage, shower facilities and EV charging ports


• 4% employer pension contribution


Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Private medical insurance


• Referral programme


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• Overtime