Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary: £55,000 (negotiable) + excellent benefits
We're seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of bespoke vehicles and heavy-duty metal products. This is a hands-on role with real ownership-taking concepts from design through to production while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement.
You'll work closely with manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality, compliant designs that meet customer and regulatory requirements, particularly within Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and heavy engineering environments.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead and deliver complex mechanical design projects from concept to manufacture
* Produce high-accuracy 3D models, drawings, cut lists, jigs, and technical documentation
* Carry out structural, stress, and tolerance calculations
* Work directly with the production floor to resolve design and build challenges
* Drive design improvements and manage design issue logs
* Select appropriate materials to meet performance and customer requirements
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, health & safety, and type approval standards
* Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional teams
What We're Looking For
* 7+ years' experience in mechanical design within heavy engineering
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
* Strong experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
* Excellent technical drawing and documentation skills
* Knowledge of type approval and manufacturing processes
* Highly organised, analytical, and confident working under pressure
What's On Offer
* Salary £55k (negotiable) + overtime
* Pension & Life Assurance
* Health Cash Plan
* Early finish on Fridays
* Cycle to Work & Technology schemes
* High street, gym, and insurance discounts
* Long service awards, social events & on-site parking