Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

HR GO Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Harlow is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. The role involves leading the design of complex machinery, producing detailed drawings, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have proven mechanical design experience, proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, and strong detailing skills. This position offers a permanent contract with a salary of up to £55,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design for special purpose machinery.
• Strong detailing skills across machined, fabricated, and sheet metal components.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with mentoring abilities (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex machinery and mechanical systems.
• Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Specify proprietary components and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure designs comply with HSE machinery safety regulations.
• Provide technical support during production and assembly phases.
• Prepare layout drawings and technical manuals.

Skills

Mechanical design for special purpose machinery

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

Proficiency in AutoCAD Mechanical

Strong detailing skills

Understanding of machinery safety standards

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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).

HRGO Recruitment provides both permanent and temporary job opportunities across the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. HRGO is committed to equal opportunities for all.