Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Ata-Recruitment-Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

4 days office / 1 day home

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Ata-Recruitment-Ltd Derbyshire is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a hybrid role. You will own complex engineering projects, guiding the team from concept through manufacturing and installation, while interfacing with customers and suppliers.

The role emphasizes 3D CAD design, engineering calculations, and strong leadership, with a clear path to mentoring junior engineers within a busy, global-scope business.

Qualifications

• Experience designing bespoke mechanical equipment in heavy engineering.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, preferably Inventor, with detail drawings and reports.
• Capability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke mechanical equipment and fabricated systems.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
• Perform structural, mechanical, and stress calculations.
• Produce technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Attend customer meetings and conduct site surveys.
• Lead projects from concept to manufacture and installation.

Skills

3D CAD

Engineering calculations

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

Customer interaction

Tools

Inventor

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Derbyshire

£65,000 - £75,000 (DOE)
Hybrid Working | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

The company:

Our client is a leading engineering business specialising in providing cutting-edge solutions across multiple sectors, including Gas Turbines, Acoustics, Nuclear, Defence, and Renewables. Their engineering team offers end-to-end support, from conceptual design to detailed manufacturing and installation.

With a global presence, they supply innovative systems including exhausts, ventilation, and acoustic solutions to industries such as petrochemical, aerospace, and civil engineering. As they expand their operations and take on new global projects, they are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their team and support this exciting period of growth.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key technical role within the design department, taking ownership of complex engineering projects while providing technical guidance and support to other members of the team.

Working on bespoke engineered products, you will be involved throughout the complete design lifecycle, from concept generation and engineering calculations through to detailed manufacturing drawings, technical approvals and customer interaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing bespoke mechanical equipment and fabricated systems
• Producing detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings using Inventor
• Performing engineering calculations including structural, mechanical and stress analysis
• Producing technical reports and engineering documentation
• Attending customer meetings and carrying out site surveys
• Acting as a technical signatory, checking and approving engineering deliverables
• Leading projects from concept through to manufacture and installation
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and subcontractors throughout project delivery
• Supporting manufacturing and installation teams with technical expertise

The role offers a varied split between CAD design, engineering calculations, customer interaction and project leadership, with approximately 60% of your time spent producing 3D designs.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background and be comfortable taking ownership of complex engineering projects within a heavy engineering environment.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Previous experience using a 3D CAD package (Inventor preferred, although similar packages will be considered)
• Experience designing bespoke mechanical equipment or fabricated structures
• A background within heavy engineering, industrial machinery, process plant or similar industries
• Strong engineering calculation and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring other engineers
• The confidence to work directly with customers and provide technical guidance
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently

Experience within acoustics, noise control or highly regulated industries would be advantageous but is by no means essential.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)
• Monday-Friday working hours
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, bespoke engineering projects
• High level of technical autonomy and responsibility
• Stable, well-established business with an excellent industry reputation
• Supportive engineering environment with long-term career stability