Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
£50,000 – £55,000 | Permanent | Bedford | On-site
Are you a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on complex, high-value mechanical systems from concept through to manufacture?
We’re recruiting an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering manufacturer delivering technically challenging projects involving large mechanical assemblies and rotating equipment. This is a hands-on design role offering real ownership, technical depth, and the opportunity to influence product design and development.
The Role
You’ll play a key role in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies, working closely with manufacturing, quality, and project teams. The position offers variety across new product development, existing product improvement, and bespoke engineering projects.
This role would suit a technically strong engineer who enjoys problem-solving, detailed design work, and seeing designs through to production.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for complex machinery and rotating equipment
Produce high-quality 3D models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings
Carry out engineering calculations including stress analysis, FEA, and FMEA
Support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and Value Engineering principles
Produce technical documentation including Bills of Materials, IOM manuals, and material specifications
Work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure design intent and performance
Support testing, supplier engagement, and customer meetings as required
Skills & Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical design within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Strong 3D CAD capability (NX, Inventor, and/or AutoCAD)
Experience producing full design packages from concept to manufacture
Understanding of stress analysis, FEA, and risk-based design (FMEA)
Experience working with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems
Background in rotating machinery, power transmission, or complex mechanical assemblies highly desirable
Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
HNC / HND candidates with strong industrial experience will also be considered
IEng registration desirable but not essential
What’s On Offer
Salary £50,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
Stable, long-term permanent role
Technically challenging design work with real project ownership
Supportive engineering team and collaborative working environment
Ongoing professional development and career progression
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.
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