Overview
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Walsall, West Midlands + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £48,500 - £59,500 Dependent on Experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF70828
Shape the next generation of innovative vehicle engineering. At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Walsall, near Birmingham, West Midlands.
The Role
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will play a central part in developing advanced mechanical solutions that help protect people and critical assets. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of designing innovative and functional vehicle conversions, supporting projects that make a real difference across defence, aerospace and engineering. You will have the scope to shape concepts from first idea through to production, contributing to capability that supports national security. This role will also provide meaningful exposure, professional growth and the chance to broaden your technical expertise within a collaborative engineering environment.
Day to day responsibilities
* Develop, design and implement mechanical solutions for vehicle engineering
* Create high quality 2D and 3D CAD models to support concept and detailed design
* Collaborate with cross functional teams to refine concepts and meet customer requirements
* Produce and review prototypes, ensuring designs meet performance, safety and quality standards
* Engage with key stakeholders and suppliers to support design delivery
This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office/onsite and days working from home.
Essential Experience
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant mechanical engineering standards, components and design techniques
* Experience in sheet metal, fabrication and welding
* Experience working collaboratively with suppliers and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Knowledge of BS8888 standards
* Strong technical problem solving skills
Qualifications
* Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check SC security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading benefit to buy or sell additional leave (window opens February through March)
* Be Kind Day permitting one paid leave day per year for volunteering
About Babcock
We’re Babcock, a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and offer flexible working where possible. Closing date: 02/04/2026.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement.
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