Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Southampton
GBP50 60k + 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)
* Sheet metal, frames, enclosures and structural design expertise
* Experience integrating electrical systems with exposure to RF assemblies and high–voltage equipment (desirable)
* Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and drive systems such as servo/stepper motors (desirable)
* Strong grasp of DFM/DFA, tolerancing and manufacturing processes
* Understanding of CE / UKCA compliance (desirable)
You ll be a natural problem–solver who thrives in a project–driven environment and is experienced acting as a technical lead or design authority.
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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