Senior Design Engineer: Lead Multidisciplinary Mechanical

M5tec Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

M5tec Limited is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead across disciplines, guiding engineers and delivering complex mechanical solutions across full lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

The role requires experience in highly regulated industries and strong communication with stakeholders, clients, and end users. Expect involvement in design, analysis, and compliance activities across multiple locations in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2nd class degree or equivalent in Electrical/Control/Mechatronic engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of applied engineering and design experience in regulated industries.
• Chartered / Incorporated engineer or working towards it.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for non-engineers.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and with clients/end users.
• Professional approach aligned with sustainability, integrity, ethics, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs for mechanical systems, products and components.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings and design documentation.
• Perform engineering analysis including stress, tolerance and performance assessments.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes to meet safety and sustainability requirements.
• Produce and review designJustifications, reports and specifications.
• Support prototyping, manufacture, build, testing and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical, structural, electrical, control and software engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Communicate design intent to clients and stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Client engagement

Sustainability

Education

2nd class degree or equivalent in Electrical/Control/Mechatronic engineering

Job description

M5tec Limited is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead across disciplines, guiding engineers and delivering complex mechanical solutions across full lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

The role requires experience in highly regulated industries and strong communication with stakeholders, clients, and end users. Expect involvement in design, analysis, and compliance activities across multiple locations in the UK.