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Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Are you looking for your next step in Mechanical Design? Find your future with Universal Balancing.

• Hours: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Full time, permanent role.
• Role is based onsite in Warmley, Bristol

As global leaders in the production of hi-tech balancing machinery we’re developing cutting edge solutions for major manufacturers and the most prestigious brands throughout the world. Our clients value our passion for providing advanced performance and incredibly accurate balancing machines and subsequently our dynamic, client-focused teams get to enjoy working on truly innovative and exciting projects.

We are not permitted by our customers to tell you who they are, but they consist of well-known British, American and German automotive OEM’s including the newer electric vehicle OEM’s, and aerospace engine and wheel OEM’s. There is a high probability the car or plane you travel on has components balanced by us!

Our machines are manufactured at our facility in Warmley, Bristol and are distributed worldwide, with our main markets being the UK, Europe, USA, China and Mexico. Universal Balancing is a part of the Burke Porter Group with 40 worldwide locations and employing 1500+ people throughout the organisation.

The Position

We are looking for a mechanical design engineer with minimum 1 - 2 years experience to join our team. You will be part of an onsite dynamic team working with specialist machinery in an exciting and highly technical environment. The successful candidate will work on various projects from the initial concept design through to final customer acceptance.

Reporting to the Mechanical Design Manager you will need to be collaborative, dedicated, creative and enthusiastic.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will need to:

• Concept design of rotating precision machinery and development with confirmation by calculations or Finite analysis or similar.
• Support and problem-solve during manufacture, assembly, test
• Design & detail for manufacture including BOM creation
• Work to budgets and project timings
• CE marking of equipment
• Manage projects and work with customers as required
• Work with and consult suppliers as necessary

What we would like from you:

• A sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes
• Proficient in the use of Inventor preferred but not essential as training can be given
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Practical engineering experience not required but beneficial
• Degree/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

What you can expect from us:

• A competitive salary
• A real focus on career development with high exposure to all areas of the business
• Relocation assistance available

An ever-growing list of company benefits – this is something we are actively working on to make UB an even greater place to work. These include:

• Opt-in to Private Medical Insurance through BUPA after a year of service
• Free onsite parking
• Weekly fruit deliveries
• Specsavers eye tests
• Referral scheme
• Located just off the Bristol/Bath cycle path, we have bike storage, shower facilities and EV charging ports
• 4% employer pension contribution

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Tell us why you think you'd be a great fit for this role...

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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