Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Greater Manchester (hybrid)
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This position offers the chance to work on technically challenging products designed for demanding operating environments, while also supporting junior team members. You will be responsible for leading the design and development of mechanically robust products, ensuring solutions are practical, manufacturable and fit for purpose. You will play a key role in technical decision-making, project ownership and design improvement initiatives.
About the Role
Lead mechanical design and product development projects from concept through to manufacture
Take ownership of engineering projects, making key technical decisions and contributing to design reviews
Design with manufacturability, cost, thermal efficiency, and serviceability in mind
Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers to ensure designs meet technical, commercial and delivery requirements
Carry out structural and thermal assessments to validate product performance and compliance with environmental requirements
Build, modify and test prototypes to support product validation and development
Produce 3D CAD models, technical drawings and bills of materials using SolidWorks and PDM systems
Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes and procedures
About You
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or equivalent industry experience
Proven background in a mechanical design engineering role
Strong CAD capability, ideally SolidWorks
Excellent understanding of sheet metal design and manufacturing methods
Hands-on experience building, adapting and testing prototypes using workshop equipment
Knowledge of simulation/analysis software such as FEA or CFD
Experience working with PDM systems
Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this position.
If interested, please send over an updated CV