Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – West Midlands
This role offers a salary of £55,000‑£65,000, a company car, and a comprehensive benefits package. The position is based in the West Midlands and provides an opportunity to progress to a Chief Engineer role.
Responsibilities
* Design bespoke lifting and handling equipment for heavy engineering applications
* Take projects from concept through to detailed manufacturing drawings
* Use Autodesk Inventor and Vault to produce 3D models and manufacturing documentation
* Produce stress calculations by hand, using Excel and FEA tools
* Compile risk assessments and ensure compliance with British and international standards
* Support manufacturing, testing, installation and commissioning
* Work closely with sales and manufacturing teams to interpret and develop customer requirements
* Identify technical challenges and implement practical, cost‑effective solutions
* Produce technical reports, certificates, quality records and operation & maintenance manuals
* Ensure designs are safe, compliant, manufacturable and economically viable
* Manage multiple live projects at various stages of development
* Carry out occasional site visits to client premises for data collection, technical discussions and commissioning support
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum HND (BSc Mechanical Engineering preferred)
* Proven experience designing special purpose machinery within heavy industry (essential)
* Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and mechanics of materials
* Experience producing stress calculations (hand calculations + FEA)
* Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Vault
* Experience working to British & International standards (e.g., BS EN, LOLER, PUWER, UKCA)
* Knowledge of fabrication, welding processes and manufacturability
* Ability to produce technical documentation, O&M manuals and quality records
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
* Candidates must be currently residing in the UK with full right to work documentation
Benefits
* £55,000‑£65,000 salary
* Company car included (with travel to client sites)
* Clear progression to Chief Engineer level
* Work within a specialist, highly respected engineering team
* Exposure to complex, bespoke heavy industrial projects
* Stable, long‑term opportunity within a growing manufacturing division
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