ReeVR Talent have partnered with a leading engineering organisation within the heavy industrial sector who is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing design team. This is a key technical role reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, with clear progression into a leadership position, including the opportunity to shadow and potentially step into the Chief Engineer role in the future.
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
THE ROLE
You will be responsible for the design and development of bespoke lifting and handling equipment used in heavy engineering applications across global industries. Working closely with sales, manufacturing, and project teams, you will take projects from concept through to detailed design, manufacture, testing, installation, and commissioning.
You will manage multiple live projects at different stages of development, ensuring all designs are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and fully suitable for manufacture.
Design work will be carried out using Autodesk Inventor (including Vault), supported by engineering calculations using hand methods, Excel, and FEA tools.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead design of bespoke lifting and special purpose machinery from concept to completion
Interpret customer and internal requirements and develop practical engineering solutions
Produce detailed calculations, risk assessments, and technical design documentation
Create full manufacturing packs including GA drawings, detail drawings, and BOMs
Ensure compliance with relevant UK and international engineering standards and legislation
Provide technical support during fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning
Select and specify components and third-party equipment
Ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective
Maintain accurate design records and revision control
Work collaboratively with manufacturing, sales, and engineering teams
Support site visits for surveys, installation, and commissioning activities
REQUIREMENTS
Mechanical Engineering qualification (HND/HNC minimum, Degree preferred)
Experience in mechanical design of special purpose machinery (essential)
Experience in lifting equipment design (strong advantage)
Strong CAD skills Autodesk Inventor (or similar 3D CAD package)
Ability to produce engineering calculations using hand calculations and Excel
Experience with FEA (desirable)
Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, and manufacturing processes
Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. BS/EN/ISO, lifting and xsngvjr machinery regulations)
Understanding of mechanical systems; hydraulics/electrical awareness beneficial
Experience producing technical documentation and design records
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Strong attention to detail and engineering accuracy
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proactive, solution-driven mindset
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong planning and organisational ability
Committed to high-quality, safe, and compliant design output
PACKAGE
Salary: £50,000 £55,000
Career progression into senior leadership / Chief Engineer pathway
Exposure to full project lifecycle engineering
Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
If this role sounds like the next step in your career, then please apply today.