Senior Design Mechanical Engineer
Progression | Quarterly Profit Share | Market‑Leading Manufacturing
A leading UK manufacturer at the forefront of energy‑efficient power solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Leeds.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, influential role within an established, family‑owned business that is investing heavily in innovation, people and long‑term growth.
This role offers real career progression, the chance to shape future products, and a highly attractive quarterly profit‑share scheme—meaning success is genuinely shared.
The Role
The successful Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a key leadership role within the mechanical engineering function, supporting the development of the team while driving high‑quality design, innovation and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
* Mentoring and developing the mechanical engineering team
* Managing day‑to‑day departmental workload alongside the Lead Mechanical Engineer
* Overseeing mechanical designs, drawings and bills of materials (BOMs)
* Ensuring all designs meet BS/IEC standards and customer specifications
* Selecting components to meet electrical and mechanical performance requirements
* Preparing working designs, prototypes and supporting testing activity
* Collaborating with internal project teams and external customers
* Driving R&D and continuous improvement of existing and future products
* Providing technical input at contract start‑up and producing technical documentation
* Managing resources, departmental targets and workflow processes
* Developing component libraries and delivering internal technical training
This is a hands‑on senior role with genuine influence over product direction, engineering standards and team development.
About the Ideal Candidate
* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Proven experience in mechanical design within an industrial/manufacturing environment
* Strong working knowledge of BS/IEC standards
* Proficient in 2D & 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks or similar)
* Experienced in BOM creation and component selection
* Strong technical problem‑solving and analytical skills
* Confident managing multiple projects and deadlines
* Natural leader with strong communication and mentoring ability
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
* Quarterly profit‑share scheme – directly rewards company performance
* Clear long‑term career progression within a growing engineering business
* Work on innovative, sustainability‑driven products
* High‑trust, supportive family‑owned culture
* Direct influence on engineering strategy and future product development
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Quarterly profit‑share bonus
* Healthcare cash plan
* Sick pay scheme
* Employee wellbeing support
* Membership discounts
* EV salary sacrifice scheme
* On‑site parking with EV charging points
The Bigger Picture
This role offers more than just a job — it's a chance to become a senior figure in a forward‑thinking engineering business, with the opportunity to shape products that reduce energy usage, carbon impact and operating costs on a global scale.
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