Mechanical design engineer

Randstad are recruiting for a Design Engineer for a client based in Central Bristol. They are a rapidly growing company that specialises in designing and manufacturing a variety of high pressure hydraulic components and systems for the Automotive and Aerospace industries. The Design Engineer will be responsible for modelling in CAD, carrying out analysis and producing manufacturing documentation for sub-assemblies, as well as supporting the same functions on other systems or projects when required. A successful candidate should be able to take a holistic approach to design, considering the components and their analysis from knowledge of first principles, and then making decisions based on inputs from FEA, CFD and DFM. Essential requirements Degree level education in Mechanical Engineering or closely related subject Understanding of the design process and engineering principles Understanding of metallurgy and material science Understanding of machining processes and their relevance in mechanical design Experience with CAD and producing technical drawings High levels of personal accountability and ownership, to effectively deliver on challenging and ambitious targets Strong presentation (both of technical solutions and data) and reporting skills Ability to focus on detail to fully understand issues and drive improvementBeneficial requirements Experience using FEA tools Experience using CFD tools Experience in hydraulics/servo valve and proportional valve design Understanding of Additive Manufacturing process Basic understanding of wider system technology including electronics, software and control, and its impact on mechanical design Experience working in Automotive, particularly with suspension and vehicle dynamicsKey responsibilities Design of prototype sub-assemblies Management of manufacturing documentation, including CAD, drawings, bill of materials and AM build files Finding and communicating with suppliers for prototype manufacture Providing design support throughout manufacture, assembly and testing Where required provide the above capability to support other projects, such as valves, brake by wire and flight controls. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver world leading products. This is a full time permanent position with a salary of GBP35,000-GBP45,000, flexible start and finish times and a 9 day working fortnight, so you would have every other Friday off as well. This role is fully on site. If you are interested, please make an application at your earliest convenience. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business