Senior / Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Southampton
£Competitive + Benefits
Ready to take technical ownership of complex, bespoke machinery?
Join a highly specialised engineering team delivering advanced electro‑mechanical systems across Medical, Industrial and Nuclear sectors. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll drive mechanical design from concept through manufacture, installation and commissioning.
The Role
* Lead the mechanical design of complex industrial process equipment
* Own the CAD system (Solid Edge), standards and design release process
* Design bespoke machinery and integrated material handling systems
* Ensure correct integration of RF, high‑voltage and electrical control systems
* Oversee documentation, compliance and design quality
What We’re Looking For
* Degree‑qualified Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent experience)
* Proven experience designing bespoke industrial machinery or process equipment
* Strong 3D CAD skills (Solid Edge preferred; SolidWorks/Inventor/Creo welcome)
* Experience integrating welding systems, RF assemblies, thermal or high‑voltage equipment
* Sheet metal, frames, enclosures and structural design expertise
* Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and drive systems (servo/stepper motors)
* Strong grasp of DFM/DFA, tolerancing and manufacturing processes
* Experience working with suppliers and external manufacturers
* Understanding of CE / UKCA compliance
You’ll be a natural problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment. Experience acting as a technical lead or design authority is highly desirable, as is exposure to commissioning and supplier management.
This is a rare opportunity to influence technical direction, product safety and long‑term engineering capability while delivering challenging, high‑value bespoke solutions.
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