Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Reevr Talent Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design precision mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, significant experience with complex moving systems, and strong CAD skills. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including private healthcare and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Extensive training and career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

International travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing complex moving mechanical systems such as gearboxes and actuators.
• Strong CAD experience with full life-cycle designs.
• Knowledge of materials selection and manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design precision mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept to production.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings to BS8888.
• Deliver feasibility studies and present designs at key project stages.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to other engineers.

Skills

Designing complex moving mechanical systems

Strong CAD skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to apply hand calculations

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

What you ll be doing as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Designing precision mechanical and electro–mechanical systems from concept through to production
• Creating detailed 3D CAD models and drawings to BS8888, including application of GD&T
• Performing hand calculations and FEA to validate both dynamic and static systems
• Delivering feasibility studies, cost estimates and timing plans, and presenting designs at key project stages
• Integrating mechanical systems with electronics, working closely with cross–functional teams
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure robust, cost–effective manufacture of parts and assemblies
• Supporting DFMEA and continuous improvement activities across design and development processes
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and leadership to other engineers in the team
• Assisting with design of test rigs and interpreting validation results to drive design improvements

What we re looking for in a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or related engineering discipline
• Significant experience designing complex moving mechanical systems (e.g. gearboxes, actuators, powertrain systems, rotating machinery, turbomachinery)
• Strong CAD (SolidWorks or similar) and PLM experience, with a record of delivering full life–cycle designs
• Ability to apply hand calculations and FEA to inform and validate design decisions
• Knowledge of materials selection and a range of manufacturing techniques (machined, moulded, fabricated etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multi–disciplinary and international teams
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast–paced environment

What s on offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Extensive training and career development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements and international travel opportunities

If you want to push the boundaries of mechanical design and work on complex, high–performance systems, we d love to hear from you. Apply now.