Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Job Title: Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Taunton, Somerset with some hybrid working available for the right candidate

Salary: Generous competitive salary to be discussed on application

Hours: Core hours are Monday - Thursday 08:00-17:00 and Friday 08:00-16:00.

Benefits: 28 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy back up to 5 additional days, private medical package and contributory pension scheme, highly established and reputable business and friendly, welcoming, team orientated environment.

The Company: We are working in partnership with a leading engineering firm who supply products to a range of industries including marine, defence, aerospace, nuclear, utilities and industrial. They are a well renowned company in their field involved with multiple scale projects across the UK. You will be joining an established and knowledgeable down to earth team.

The Role:

Work within the guidelines of the company Quality Management System
Design Hydraulic Systems solutions in accordance with customers' requirements based incorporating the latest BS/ISO standards, PUWER and machinery directives etc
Assist the Engineering Director in ensuring that the company's engineering standards are maintained to the highest level
Ensure that all proposals put forward comply with the relevant statutory requirements and meet best practices as defined by the British Fluid Power Association
Personally manage designated key projects
Assume overall responsibility for the on-time completion of all engineering design projects, pre and post contract designated by the Engineering Director.
Ensure that all Health & Safety requirements of the Company & its customers are met for all designated project related work.
Complete Risk and method statements
Provide technical advice & guidance to the Company's internal & external sales teams
Interact with the Sales Department to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and relationships are maintained
Support and help maintain the company drawing register
Ensure all quotations submitted by the Design Department show at least the minimum gross margin agreed with the DirectorsSkills, experience, and knowledge requirements:

Knowledge of hydraulic systems and industry standards
Electrical/electronic experience of benefit but not essential
Thorough understanding of engineering practices and applications
Recognised engineering accreditation HNC /HND or qualified engineering experience
Commercial expertise to maximise financial returns
Good understanding of current IT systems and their potential benefits to the organisation
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Solid worksCompetency Requirements:

Good communication skills
Energetic and self motivated
Ability to motivate and lead a team of people
Friendly & good humoured
Attention to detail
Good planning & time-management skillsNext steps…

If you are interested in finding out more please call the office on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat or email (url removed) or (url removed)

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