Graduate / Junior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water Treatment)

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Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Water Treatment)

£27,000 - £33,000 + company bonus + training + potential for progression

Cheddar

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer, with a background in Engineering / Manufacturing, seeking a progressive role with a rapidly growing, agile and innovative manufacturer of water treatment systems, which provides a holistic service to it's reputable clients in F&B, Industrial, Pharmaceutical and Aerospace, where you will be provided with excellent training and development opportunities as the company continues it's rapid upwards trajectory?

Do you have experience designing pumps, valves or similar, looking for a unique opportunity to join a modern, forward thinking business which utilizes it's specialist industry knowledge to provide complete solutions, from design through installation and commissioning for bespoke client requirements, where you will work closely with the directors and owners of the business, making a direct contribution to the growth of the company?

The company provides water treatment, industrial water solutions and industrial water management to a diverse array of industries, trusted by household names such as Warburtons. They are a truly independent organisation, set up by highly skilled engineers over 30 years ago. Now looking to continue their growth, the opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team, with excellent ongoing progression potential.

You will be responsible for liaising closely with clients to understand bespoke requirements, creating detailed manufacturing drawings, P&ID's as well as pipework and steelwork fabrication drawings, preparing BOM's and working closely with internal teams to deliver leading-edge, specialist designs.

The role:

Utilise AutoCAD and Solidworks
Produce P&ID's, layouts and general arrangement drawings
Develop a 3D library for standard plant items
Create detailed manufacturing drawings to assist fabrication
Produce piping and steelwork fabrication drawings in the form of isometrics, general arrangements
Prepare and check bill of materials
Provide technical input during detailed engineering of projectsThe person:

Mechanical Design Engineer, with experience using AutoCAD and Solidworks
Experience with manufacturing design (ideally from water treatment, F&B or similar, or with experience designing valves, pumps or similar)Reference Number: BBBH17408

Keywords: Mechanical Design Engineer, Water Treatment, Manufacturing, F&B, Plant Equipment, Piping, P&ID, Process Instruments, Layouts, Solidworks, AutoCAD

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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