Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Egham, Surrey
£50,000 - £60,000 DOE
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a highly respected engineering company specialising in advanced engineered systems and bespoke technical solutions supplied to customers worldwide.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer with strong hydraulics and pneumatics experience who enjoys technically challenging projects and full lifecycle engineering involvement.
The Role
You will be responsible for the design and delivery of complex mechanical system elements, supporting projects from concept through to manufacturing, testing, and final delivery.
The role will involve:
Mechanical design of assemblies and system components
Hydraulic and pneumatic system design
Producing GA drawings, detailed manufacturing drawings, and BOMs
Supporting design reviews and continuous improvement activities
Working closely with manufacturing, testing, suppliers, and project teams
Supporting compliance with CE/UKCA and engineering standards
Managing technical documentation and engineering deliverablesThere is also the opportunity to take ownership of projects as a Lead Engineer, coordinating timelines, technical stakeholders, and project delivery activities.
Requirements
HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Mechanical design experience within special purpose machinery, industrial equipment, or precision engineering environments
Proficiency with 3D CAD software (ideally SolidWorks)
Experience producing manufacturing drawings to BS 8888 standards
Understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis
Good knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable
Practical engineering or hands-on mechanical experience
Experience with fabrication, pipework, or heavy machinery
Willingness to travel internationally when required
What's on Offer
Salary up to £60,000 DOE
Opportunity to work on technically advanced engineering projects
Exposure to global engineering operations
Long-term progression and development opportunities
Collaborative and highly skilled engineering environmentFor more information or to apply, please contact Luana Ferreira on or call her on (phone number removed)
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy