Location: Coventry
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)
Department: Engineering & Projects
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Overview
Our Bluechip Manufacturing Client is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of mechanical systems, equipment, and assemblies used in industrial process applications. The role will oversee a small team of mechanical designers, ensuring design quality, accuracy, and delivery against project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead mechanical design activities from concept through to production for process and machinery systems.
* Manage and check design output from the mechanical design team, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications.
* Produce 3D models, fabrication drawings, assemblies, and BOMs. Any 3D CAD Experience is great.
* Work closely with Project Managers to allocate resources, plan workloads, and track design progress.
* Oversee drawing release, revision control, and document management processes.
* Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and peer review for other designers.
* Liaise with suppliers, fabricators, and internal departments to resolve technical queries.
* Support installation and commissioning activities as required.
* Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and engineering best-practice standards.
1. Key Requirements
* HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
* 8+ years of mechanical design experience in machinery, process, or automation industries.
* Proficient in Autodesk Inventor and Vault; strong 3D modelling and detailing capability.
* Strong understanding of mechanical fabrication, pipework, and assembly practices.
* Experience checking drawings, managing design data, and implementing design standards.
* Confident communicator with experience coordinating between design, project, and production teams.
* Leadership or team coordination experience highly desirable.
Desirable
* Knowledge of P&IDs and process equipment design.
* Familiarity with CE marking, machinery safety, and design for manufacture (DFM).
* Experience working in fluid systems, coatings, or chemical processing environments.