Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Surrey; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop high-performance systems. The role entails creating detailed CAD models, performing hand calculations, and providing technical leadership. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant experience with complex mechanical systems. The company offers competitive salary, private healthcare, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus

Private healthcare for you and your family

Life assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Extensive training and career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

International travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing complex moving mechanical systems.
• Proficient in delivering full life-cycle designs.
• Experience in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design precision mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept to production.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Deliver feasibility studies and cost estimates.

Skills

Designing complex moving mechanical systems

Strong CAD (SolidWorks or similar) experience

Ability to apply hand calculations and FEA

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of materials selection

Education

Degree in Mechanical or related engineering discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Join a forward-thinking engineering company developing cutting-edge complex electro-mechanical systems. With over 100 specialists worldwide, the business is built on innovation, collaboration, and a drive to deliver exceptional engineering solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of designing and developing high-performance mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies used in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing precision mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept through to production
• Creating detailed 3D CAD models and drawings to BS8888, including application of GD&T
• Performing hand calculations and FEA to validate both dynamic and static systems
• Delivering feasibility studies, cost estimates and timing plans, and presenting designs at key project stages
• Integrating mechanical systems with electronics, working closely with cross-functional teams
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure robust, cost-effective manufacture of parts and assemblies
• Supporting DFMEA and continuous improvement activities across design and development processes
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and leadership to other engineers in the team
• Assisting with design of test rigs and interpreting validation results to drive design improvements

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or related engineering discipline
• Significant experience designing complex moving mechanical systems (e.g. gearboxes, actuators, powertrain systems, rotating machinery, turbomachinery)
• Strong CAD (SolidWorks or similar) and PLM experience, with a record of delivering full life-cycle designs
• Ability to apply hand calculations and FEA to inform and validate design decisions
• Knowledge of materials selection and a range of manufacturing techniques (machined, moulded, fabricated etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary and international teams
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Extensive training and career development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements and international travel opportunities

If you want to push the boundaries of mechanical design and work on complex, high-performance systems, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.