Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Support project planning, costing, quoting and procurement.

Manage projects against agreed timescales and budgets.

Investigate technical issues and develop practical engineering solutions.

Support continuous improvement and engineering department development.

Provide technical information and documentation to maintenance and production teams.

Attend project meetings and occasionally travel to UK and overseas sites.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in machine design and manufacturing.

You should have:

At least 5 years’ experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering role.

Strong experience designing machinery or production equipment.

Excellent 2D and 3D CAD skills – ideally Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.

Good knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.

Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.

Experience with gears, belts, chains, bearings, ball screws and linear systems.

Good knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, drilling, grinding, milling and turning.

Experience taking designs from concept through to manufacture and build.

Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture and practical engineering.

Basic electrical knowledge.

Experience working with suppliers and procurement processes.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

The confidence to provide technical guidance and mentor other engineers.

An NVQ, HNC/HND, BTEC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous, alongside relevant industrial experience.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to take on more technical responsibility within a growing engineering environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on bespoke machinery and complete production systems, have genuine input into engineering solutions, and act as a technical point of reference for the wider design team.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong Inventor, machine design, hydraulics/pneumatics and manufacturing experience, I’d be keen to speak with you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

£47,500–£50,000 a year

• Full-time
• Permanent
• Remote

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