Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Owen Daniels; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading marine engineering organisation. You will design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD, with SolidWorks preferred, and contribute to multi-disciplinary projects across the marine sector.

The role requires strong mathematical and engineering fundamentals, excellent communication and the ability to present designs to customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing mechanical components and assemblies.
• Strong 3D CAD modelling skills, preferably SolidWorks.
• Confident in presenting to customers and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of maths, physics and engineering principles.
• Experience liaising with suppliers and R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD.
• Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings.
• Work on marine sector projects and related industries.
• Present technical designs and solutions to customers.
• Liaise with external suppliers and R&D teams.
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality and manufacturability.
• Maintain engineering documentation per company standards.
• Support design reviews and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modelling

Customer-facing presentations

Engineering principles

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Permanent)

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity? Do you have strong 3D CAD experience and a solid background in mechanical design? If so, this role could be a great fit for you.

Our client, a leading engineering organisation within the marine sector, is seeking a motivated and capable Mechanical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will bring strong design experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work across a range of engineering applications and industries.

Monday to Friday on-site

Birmingham

Must hold a British passport

Job Description

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)


• Produce detailed 3D model manufacturing drawings, FEA experience and hand calculations


• Work on a variety of engineering projects across the marine sector and related industries


• Present technical designs and solutions to customers


• Liaise with external suppliers including metallurgists and R&D teams


• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements


• Support design reviews, modifications, and continuous improvement activities


• Maintain accurate engineering documentation in line with company standards

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer


• Strong 3D CAD modelling experience (SolidWorks preferred, others considered)


• Strong understanding of maths, physics, and engineering principles


• Confident in customer-facing situations and technical presentations


• Experience liaising with suppliers and external stakeholders


• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and development


• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively