Overview
JOB TITLE: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
SALARY: Competitive
HOURS: Compressed hours – 37 ½ hours per wk (Mon – Thurs 0815 – 1700/ Fri 0815 – 1245)
PLEASE NOTE: All Applications will be reviewed after 23rd September
About the role:
Are you a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for solving complex technical challenges? We’re looking for an senior technical expert to join our engineering team and take the lead in designing mechanical systems that meet the highest industry standards.
This is a hands-on design role working with mechanical structures, rotating drives, and control systems. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and play a key role in shaping innovative engineering solutions.
The main elements of the role will include:
* Creating innovative mechanical designs and drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
* Leading technical problem-solving with hands-on expertise and mentoring emerging talent
* Developing and updating product documentation, datasheets, and specifications
* Ensuring all designs comply with safety, certification, and industry standards
* Collaborating closely with production, operations, and project teams to bring ideas to life on time
* Sharing your progress and insights through design reviews and clear technical reports
About the person:
* HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Significant experience in mechanical design, ideally in complex or safety-critical environments
* Expertise in Autodesk Product Design Suite (Inventor & AutoCAD)
* Proven ability to produce detailed engineering drawings and 3D models
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
* Experience mentoring junior engineers, graduates, or apprentices
How to apply:
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a company that truly values your skills and contributions, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more about our Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role, email your CV and contact details – remembering to include the role you are applying for– to our Talent Acquisition Manager atrecruitment@msi-dsl.com
About our benefits:
* Pension – 3.5% E’r / min 3.5% E’ee (salary sacrifice if you want to contribute more)
* Compressed working hours Monday – Thursday 0815 – 1700/ Friday 0815 – 1245 Half day Fridays
* 5 days/ 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata’d) Fridays is a half day holiday
* Christmas Shutdown this will be taken out of the holiday allocation
* Westfield Health Cash plan, gym discount and shopping rewards
* MSI-Defence Systems Ltd
Salhouse Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR7 9AY
United Kingdom
* MSI-Defence Systems US LLC
1298 Galleria Boulevard
Rock Hill SC29730
USA
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