Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturer in Chelmsford is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of complex machinery. The ideal candidate has proven experience in mechanical design for bespoke machinery and proficiency in tools like Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £55,000 per annum based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design for special purpose machinery.
• Strong detailing skills across machined, fabricated, and sheet metal components.
• Solid understanding of machinery safety standards and risk assessment procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex machinery and mechanical systems.
• Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings in line with ISO standards.
• Ensure all designs comply with current HSE machinery safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical design for special purpose machinery

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

Proficiency in AutoCAD Mechanical

Detailing skills across components

Understanding of machinery safety standards

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, chelmsford

col-narrow-left

Client:

HRGO Recruitment

Location:

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

2

Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Harlow, Essex – Hertfordshire Border

Permanent | Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE)

Our client, a leading manufacturer of bespoke machinery, is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This is a key role for a seasoned professional who thrives on designing innovative special purpose equipment and conveyor systems, and who can take ownership of projects from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex machinery and mechanical systems.
• Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings in line with ISO standards.
• Specify proprietary components and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), ideally using SAP.
• Ensure all designs comply with current HSE machinery safety regulations.
• Provide technical support during production, assembly, and testing phases.
• Prepare layout drawings, technical manuals, and risk assessments.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in mechanical design for special purpose machinery.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong detailing skills across machined, fabricated, and sheet metal components.
• Solid understanding of machinery safety standards and risk assessment procedures.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to mentor junior engineers (a plus).