Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Office Angels
Plymouth
3 months ago
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Job Title:Design Engineer (Mechanical)


Location:Plymouth, Devon with some hybrid working available for the right candidate


Salary:Generous competitive salary to be discussed on application


Hours:Core hours are Monday - Thursday 08:00-17:00 and Friday 08:00-16:00.


Benefits:28 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy back up to 5 additional days, private medical package and contributory pension scheme, highly established and reputable business and friendly, welcoming, team orientated environment.


The Company:We are working in partnership with a leading engineering firm who supply products to a range of industries including marine, defence, aerospace, nuclear, utilities and industrial. They are a well renowned company in their field involved with multiple scale projects across the UK. You will be joining an established and knowledgeable down to earth team.


The Role:



  • Work within the guidelines of the company Quality Management System
  • Design Hydraulic Systems solutions in accordance with customers' requirements based incorporating the latest BS/ISO standards, PUWER and machinery directives etc
  • Assist the Engineering Director in ensuring that the company's engineering standards are maintained to the highest level
  • Ensure that all proposals put forward comply with the relevant statutory requirements and meet best practices as defined by the British Fluid Power Association
  • Personally manage designated key projects
  • Assume overall responsibility for the on-time completion of all engineering design projects, pre and post contract designated by the Engineering Director.
  • Ensure that all Health & Safety requirements of the Company & its customers are met for all designated project related work.
  • Complete Risk and method statements
  • Provide technical advice & guidance to the Company's internal & external sales teams
  • Interact with the Sales Department to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and relationships are maintained
  • Support and help maintain the company drawing register
  • Ensure all quotations submitted by the Design Department show at least the minimum gross margin agreed with the Directors

Skills, experience, and knowledge requirements:



  • Knowledge of hydraulic systems and industry standards
  • Electrical/electronic experience of benefit but not essential
  • Thorough understanding of engineering practices and applications
  • Recognised engineering accreditation HNC /HND or qualified engineering experience
  • Commercial expertise to maximise financial returns
  • Good understanding of current IT systems and their potential benefits to the organisation
  • Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Solid works

Competency Requirements:



  • Good communication skills
  • Energetic and self motivated
  • Ability to motivate and lead a team of people
  • Friendly & good humoured
  • Attention to detail
  • Good planning & time-management skills

Next steps…

If you are interested in finding out more please call the office on for a confidential chat or email or


Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.


Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.


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