Mechanical Systems Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Private Health Insurance

26 Days Holiday (+ BH)

Pension

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer in Bedford (commutable from Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Kettering, Luton, Stevenage). You will maintain and improve legacy plant and machinery, design and implement new mechanical systems, and lead refurbishment projects for complex industrial facilities.

The role offers £50,000-£55,000, day shifts, training & Development, Private Health Insurance, 26 Days Holiday (+ BH) and Pension.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of industrial engineering experience involving plant, machinery or process equipment.
• Experience leading engineering projects through full design lifecycle.
• Understanding of engineering design control and change management.
• Experience with CAD or engineering analysis software is desirable.
• Experience with control systems, electronics or engineering software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve legacy plant and machinery.
• Design and implement new mechanical systems.
• Lead refurbishment and upgrade projects for complex industrial plant and facilities.
• Review operational data and manage suppliers.
• Support commissioning activities and drive continuous improvement across industrial equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure reliability, safety and long‑term performance of critical plant and infrastructure.

Skills

5+ years industrial experience

Project leadership

Design control & change management

CAD / engineering analysis software

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

Location: Bedford (commutable from Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Kettering, Luton, Stevenage)

• £50,000-£55,000
• Day shifts (Mon‑Fri)
• Training & Development
• Private Health Insurance
• 26 Days Holiday (+ BH)
• Pension

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve legacy plant and machinery.
• Design and implement new mechanical systems.
• Lead refurbishment and upgrade projects for complex industrial plant and facilities.
• Review operational data and manage suppliers.
• Support commissioning activities and drive continuous improvement across industrial equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure reliability, safety and long‑term performance of critical plant and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial engineering role involving plant, machinery or process equipment.
• Experience leading engineering projects through the full design lifecycle.
• Understanding of engineering design control and change management.
• Experience with CAD or engineering analysis software is desirable.
• Experience with control systems, electronics or engineering software is advantageous.
• Must hold a British Passport and be able to pass Security Clearance.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.