ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer LOCATION- Bristol TERM- Permanent SALARY- £30,000- £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) My client designs and manufactures Special Purpose Machinery. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Bristol on a permanent basis. The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Engineering / Design / Development position Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar Ideally be experienced designing special purpose machinery, conveyors, actuators, rotating equipment or other parts for the Automation sector Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc. Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Proficient using MS Office Excellent organisational skills and time management skills Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve: Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings Completing detailing, documentation and assembly drawings Reverse Engineering, developing products, testing and prototyping Liaising with manufacturing providers Being involved in final assembly of products Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans Updating 3D models and drawings Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs Checking drawings for sign off Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.