Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Product Development Salary: £44,000 + comprehensive benefits package Location: Bristol area (Hybrid working - split your time between home and our advanced engineering site) Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Turn innovative concepts into precision engineering realities. We are a global leader in high-tech manufacturing solutions, and we are looking for a driven Mechanical Engineer to deliver best-practice design for next-generation, high-precision equipment. Reporting to the Associate Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will provide critical technical expertise for complex subsystems and technology developments. This is an incredible opportunity for an ambitious engineer to sharpen their design skills, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and master international compliance standards in a booming industry. What You Will Do Technical Delivery: Take ownership of the mechanical engineering aspects of key project subsystems and new technology developments. Support & Collaborate: Champion 'Mechanical Engineering' activities across diverse projects, assisting with the creation and distribution of cross-functional work packages. Uphold Standards: Advocate for best-practice mechanical design to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to exact specifications. Technical Governance: Ensure all designs maintain an exceptional level of safety, quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance from concept to volume production. What You Bring to the Team We value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every single box below! Education: A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is essential (Master's or equivalent experience is desirable). A commitment to achieving professional registration (Chartered/Incorporated) is highly supported. Design Excellence: Solid experience applying 'Design for X' principles (Manufacture, Cost, Assembly, Maintainability, etc.). Industry & Compliance Exposure: Experience working within a regulated, compliance-driven industry (e.g., semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, or medical devices). Safety & Risk Assessment Frameworks: A strong foundational understanding of product safety standards and design review methodologies is a major plus (e.g., FMEA, HAZOP, PHA, LOPA, EN 61511, or SEMI S2/S10). Growth Mindset: A proactive attitude toward continuous professional development and a willingness to undertake advanced technical training courses. What We Offer in Return Our culture is built on trust, accountability, and the belief that groundbreaking innovation is powered by people. Continuous Learning: Full backing for further professional development, paid training courses, and a clear career path toward seniority. Work-Life Balance: A flexible hybrid working model allowing you to blend remote focus with vibrant, collaborative on-site teamwork. Well-being & Rewards: A competitive salary of £44,000, a robust health and wellness package, and a comprehensive corporate benefits scheme. 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