Mechanical Design Engineer – R&D

Immediate Start available

Gloucester

£30k-35k

A great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Research and Development (R&D) team of a global business. You will be responsible for developing and designing innovative, bespoke engineering solutions.

Ideal candidate:

• Qualified to a degree level in an engineering discipline (marine/mechanical or similar)
• Proficient in the use of Abaqus software for finite element method (FEM) analysis, experience in nonlinear analyses would be beneficial
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD package
• Creative and innovative in their problem solving and product / process development
• Able to demonstrate high attention to detail
• Confident, assertive and proactive in their approach to work with a ‘can do’, flexible attitude
• Able to work effectively, both as part of a team and autonomously, consistently to high standards of accuracy and quality

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing linear and nonlinear FE analyses of assemblies under dynamic and steady state, stress and thermal loading conditions
• Performing structural and mechanical calculations
• Preparation of detailed technical reports incorporating FEA results
• Preparation of technical drawings using SolidWorks
• Product design and development within R&D for concept designs, quotations and R&D testing
• Preparation of detailed written work instructions for manufacture and installation of products.
• Creation of new parts and bills of materials
• Conducting site visits and surveys
• Attending meetings with clients, suppliers and third party certification bodies
• Conducting R&D project engineering

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary dependent upon experience
• 15% bonus scheme
• 6% pension scheme contributions (matched)
• Life insurance 4x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Access to lifestyle benefits website
• Access to well-being programmes
• Free parking on site
• Free tea/coffee provided

This is a full time, permanent position, contracted to 37.5 hours per week working 08:00-16:45 Monday-Thursday and 08:00-12:30 Friday.

If you’re a project manager and this role sounds of interest to you, apply today to Sadiek @ RE Recruitment.com today

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RE Recruitment would like to thank you for applying for the above role. We do try to come back to all applications however if you haven’t heard from a consultant within 5 working days, this unfortunately means that you have been unsuccessful.

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