Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Circuit32 Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Flexible hours

Full autonomy and direction

Chance for company travel

Job summary

A technology start-up company in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. This hands-on role involves CAD development, prototyping, and testing for telecommunications products in harsh environments. The ideal candidate will have substantial industry experience and a solid understanding of materials and project lifecycles. The role offers a salary up to £70k, equity, and flexible hours, with an emphasis on idea-sharing and R&D. Company travel may also be expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with prototyping in harsh environments.
• Strong CAD skills and understanding of materials.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of CAD development for products.
• Test and prototype mechanical designs.
• Mentor Junior Engineers and collaborate with teams.

Skills

3D CAD (any package considered)

Hands-on prototyping and testing

Material, joinery, sealing selections

Integration with software & electronics teams

Thermal and non-destructive testing

Solid understanding of Project Lifecycle

Job description

This is one of a few brand new roles with an exciting and genuinely unique technology start-up company in Cheltenham. They are looking secure a Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of development of CAD, prototyping and mechanical testing for their range of products.

The company develop telecommunications and monitoring devices for harsh environments across the globe.

It's an extremely 'hands-on' position which will involve producing CAD, rapid prototyping, testing and some mentoring of Junior Engineers.

ROLE: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

Essential skills for the Senior Mechanical Engineer are:

• 3D CAD (any package considered) for products in harsh environment
• Hands-on prototyping and testing in fast-paced environment
• Material, joinery, sealing selections
• Integration with software & electronics teams
• Thermal and non-destructive testing
• Solid understanding of Project Lifecycle

Any experience with the following are beneficial

• Design for cold / subsea / downhole tools
• Analysis / Simulation skills

Due to the idea-sharing and R&D nature of the role, you will be required on-site in Cheltenham, although flexible hours and timings are allowed.

• Salary up to £70k
• Equity
• Flexible hours
• Full autonomy and direction
• Chance for company travel

Contacts

If you're interested in the role, please apply below or get in touch with me direct with any questions