Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Chroma Recruitment; Accrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday + Banks

4 Day working week

Flexible working hours

Death in service (3 x salary)

Pension

Health Cash plan

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Chroma Recruitment seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Accrington to lead mechanical design for complex machinery from concept to detail, ensuring compliance with the Machinery Directive. You will use 3D CAD (Inventor or similar) and drive project specifications, timelines and risk assessments.

The role offers a 4-day week, flexible hours, and a strong benefits package including pension, health cash plan, and death in service, with a salary range £45,000–£55,000 per annum and a dynamic,

Qualifications

• HNC/D or degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• Proficient in 3D CAD using Inventor or similar.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and application.
• Experience in special purpose machinery or industrial equipment design.
• Desirable: drive systems/motors and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of mechanical design for complex machinery from concept to detail.
• Ensure designs comply with the Machinery Directive and safety standards.
• Perform 3D CAD work, set project specifications, timelines and risk assessments (FMEA).
• Manage workloads and take the lead on multiple projects.

Skills

Leadership experience

GD&T

3D CAD - Inventor

Drives / motors (desirable)

Education

HNC/D or Degree Level in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Accrington

£45,000 - £55,000 per annum

A leading global engineering company is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a solid background in precision engineering and machinery design to join their dynamic and innovative team due to an increase in projects!

The role of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer involves leading all aspects of mechanical design for complex machinery, from conceptual to detailed design, ensuring compliance with the Machinery Directive. Typical duties include 3D CAD, creating project specifications, timelines, and risk assessments (including FMEA), managing workloads and taking the lead on projects.

The company has an excellent staff retention and offers a diverse range of products, ensuring a dynamic and engaging work environment. They also do a 4-day working week!

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer requirements:

• HNC/D or Degree Level in a Mechanical Engineering
• 3D CAD - Inventor (or similar)
• GD&T
• Special Purpose Machinery or Industrial Equipment design experience
• Drives / motors (desirable)
• Leadership experience

Benefits of this Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position:

• 25 Days Holiday + Banks
• 4 Day working week
• Flexible working hours
• Death in service (3 x salary)
• Pension
• Health Cash plan
• Salary Sacrifice schemes