{"id":902,"date":"2018-08-10T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T07:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bmrsolutions.co.uk\/?p=902"},"modified":"2019-02-08T16:22:43","modified_gmt":"2019-02-08T16:22:43","slug":"mechanical-design-engineer-careers-and-roles-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bmrsolutions.co.uk\/mechanical-design-engineer-careers-and-roles-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanical Design Engineer Careers and Roles 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"
Here at BMR Solutions, we\u2019re passionate about helping people find the very best engineering and technical jobs<\/a> in the South West.<\/p>\n A Mechanical Design Engineer is one of those types of jobs that we love helping people find. We thought we\u2019d help dissect everything you need to know about this career and tips for building a long-term successful career within this profession.<\/p>\n A Mechanical Design Engineer will have a qualification in mechanical engineering or related subject and an extensive technical knowledge. Primarily office based, a Mechanical Design Engineer will be solution focused and able to analyse, design, install and maintain mechanical systems. They will have the skills to create, draft and design product layouts and schemes in line with customer specifications and will be involved in the commission from start to finish.<\/p>\n Outside the office, a Mechanical Design Engineer will be called upon to meet with clients to discuss briefs and to pay site and plant visits to provide a comprehensive picture of the design brief in hand. A Mechanical Design Engineer can work in many varying fields, with the construction industry, defence sector, petroleum production, water and power providers, and electromagnetics currently major employers.<\/p>\n The list below whilst not exhaustive outlines some of the skills prerequisite to the role of Mechanical Design Engineer:<\/p>\n Roles and responsibilities will vary depending on the job specification and the company you work for but below outlines a broad spectrum of roles and responsibilities you will encounter as a Mechanical Design Engineer:<\/p>\n Mechanical Design Engineering is a highly technical role, so a high level of education is paramount. Starting salaries begin at \u00a320,000 but can range up to \u00a340,000 with some companies offering benefits packages for permanent employees such as a car or car allowance, private pension scheme, private health insurance, flexible working hours, ride to work schemes or travel allowances.<\/p>\n Depending on experience and expertise, Senior Mechanical Design Engineers can expect to earn between \u00a340,000 and \u00a355,000 per annum. With the steady growth in the construction industry, demand is high for skilled and qualified Mechanical Design Engineers. Companies recruiting may be small or large, each with their own particular benefits in terms of the roles offered and career progression: a small company will give the engineer more responsibility and independent working potential from the outset whilst a large company may afford more opportunities to work on larger and higher profile projects.<\/p>\n The key to finding the right job is working out which environment is best suited to you and which will offer you the career progression you want. With our experience and reputation working alongside some of the best and most reputable employers in the mechanical and engineering sector of the South West, this is where our expert team at BMR Solutions<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to get started as a Mechanical Design Engineer or to find the latest jobs, get in touch with us now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>What is a Mechanical Design Engineer?<\/h2>\n
Skills Needed to be a Mechanical Design Engineer<\/h2>\n
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Roles and Responsibilities of a Mechanical Design Engineer<\/h2>\n
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