Innovate High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Innovate High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
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Account Manager @ Innovate | Defence Engineering Recruitment | lili.arno@weinnovatetalent.com
Role: Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: High Wycombe (Hybrid)
Job Type: Permanent
Join a high-impact engineering team solving some of the toughest design challenges in the defence sector!
Our client is a specialist in delivering advanced solutions for demanding environments, ranging from subsea sensor systems to high powered electric drives. They’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to support new and existing programmes, contributing to projects at every stage from initial concepts to delivery.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and enjoys working on technically complex hardware across the full product lifecycle.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Develop early-stage mechanical concepts and carry out feasibility assessments
* Deliver detailed design work using 3D CAD (ideally Autodesk Inventor)
* Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to develop integrated solutions
* Support proposal development and bid activities with technical input
* Contribute to best practice and continuous improvement in mechanical engineering
What We’re Looking For:
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
* Experience designing precision enclosures or components for rugged or industrial environments
* Strong understanding of manufacturing methods: welding, casting, machining, and metalwork
* Confident user of 3D CAD software (Inventor preferred)
* Knowledge of material selection and performance under thermal, shock, and EMC constraints
* Familiarity with full product lifecycle development and gated review processes
* Strong communicator, capable of explaining technical ideas clearly to peers and stakeholders
* Proactive, organised, and comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Curious mindset and eagerness to contribute to the evolution of engineering practices
* Flexi working
* Hybrid
* Annual bonus
* & More
Please note that candidates will need to be eligible to obtain UK Eyes Only SC clearance.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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