Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of complex machinery for various sectors. This role involves producing designs from concept to manufacture, liaising with engineering teams, and supporting installation. Candidates should possess a strong mechanical design background, experience with large equipment, and proficiency in 3D CAD. The position offers an opportunity to work on diverse and exciting engineering projects.

Qualifications

• A mechanical design background.
• Experience of designing large, rotating or moving equipment.
• Experience of working in a manufacturing technical engineering environment.
• Experience of communicating with customers.
• A sound knowledge of mechanical principles and calculations.
• 3D CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Producing designs of complex, large scale machinery.
• Delivering designs from concept to detailed drawings for manufacture.
• Liaising with the wider engineering team and production.
• Supporting installation and commissioning.
• Producing 3D CAD drawings.

Skills

Mechanical design background

3D CAD experience

Experience in manufacturing technical engineering

Communication with customers

Knowledge of mechanical principles and calculations

Job description

Overview

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a specialist engineering company that are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. The company designs, manufactures and installs bespoke, turnkey medium to heavy engineering projects with a diverse order book across sectors including major projects and the nuclear sector. This role is a senior position within the design team, to lead on the design of projects.

Responsibilities

• Producing designs of complex, large scale machinery
• Delivering designs from concept to detailed drawings for manufacture
• Liaising with the wider engineering team and production
• Supporting installation and commissioning
• Producing 3D CAD drawings

Qualifications

• A mechanical design background
• Experience of designing large, rotating or moving equipment
• Experience of working in a manufacturing technical engineering environment
• Experience of communicating with customers
• A sound knowledge of mechanical principles and calculations
• 3D CAD experience