Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

SMC Group; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Free onsite parking

Company pension scheme

Job summary

SMC Group in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive ideas from concept through to production. You will lead mechanical design projects, produce 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks, and generate technical drawings.

You will mentor engineers, work with manufacturing and procurement to deliver cost‑effective solutions, and help migrate legacy designs into SolidWorks PDM. Baseline BPSS clearance is required; eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and design for manufacture.
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading mechanical design projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Producing 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Supporting and mentoring fellow engineers.
• Working closely with manufacturing, procurement, and other technical teams to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.
• Driving improvements in design processes, documentation, and engineering standards.
• Supporting the migration of legacy design files into SolidWorks PDM.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role where you can take ideas from concept through to production and make a real impact?

SMC Group designs and manufacturers specialist masts, antennas, and RF communication equipment trusted by customers around the world.

With over 65 years of engineering expertise, we're looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to help drive innovation and support our continued growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading mechanical design projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Producing 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Supporting and mentoring fellow engineers.
• Working closely with manufacturing, procurement, and other technical teams to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.
• Driving improvements in design processes, documentation, and engineering standards.
• Supporting the migration of legacy design files into SolidWorks PDM.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and design for manufacture.
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Why Join Us?

• Work on innovative products used in demanding environments.
• Be part of a successful UK manufacturer with a global customer base.
• Join a supportive team where your expertise will be valued.
• Opportunity to influence future product development and engineering best practice.
• Early finish Fridays.
• Free onsite parking.
• Company pension scheme.

Due to the nature of our customers and projects, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that SMC Group is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

No agencies please. We are managing this recruitment directly and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eastleigh SO53 4BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)