Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Quaker Houghton; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the Mechanical Design team. You will manage projects, produce detailed designs, and ensure quality standards are met, all while contributing to a culture of safety and innovation. Ideal candidates have a Mechanical Engineering degree and experience in special purpose machinery.

Benefits

Competitive pay programs with bonus opportunities

2 annual days paid volunteering leave

QH University: Continuous training tools

Qualifications

• Solid experience in mechanical design, ideally in special purpose machinery.
• Proven experience in leading and developing engineering teams.
• Experience in the chemical and processing industry is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Mechanical Design team.
• Produce system drawings and detailed part drawings.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and to quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

2D CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world's largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy.

Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Why This Role?

This is a unique opportunity to join a company that designs and manufactures special purpose equipment with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability. You'll be at the heart of innovation, working on projects that meet international standards and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

• Lead and manage the Mechanical Design team, overseeing capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance development.
• Produce system drawings, general arrangements, sub–assemblies, and detailed part drawings using 2D CAD and 3D Autodesk Inventor, in line with QHE design principles.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate cross–functionally with Production, Procurement, Sales, R&D, and external suppliers and technical agencies.
• Implement design–for–manufacture principles and drive configuration management across the product range.
• Produce Pipe & Instrumentation Diagrams, Bill of Materials, and maintain technical documentation to ISO standards.
• Support recruitment, training, and formal appraisals within the Mechanical Design team.
• Provide design support to Manufacturing, Sales, and R&D, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Solid experience in mechanical design, ideally in special purpose machinery or manufacturing.
• Proven experience in leading and developing engineering teams.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal and machined component design, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in the chemical and processing industry is highly advantageous.
• Ability to produce manufacturing–ready documentation and manage technical files to ISO standards.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent English communication skills.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay programs with bonus opportunities.
• Permanent contract.
• 2 annual days paid volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice.
• QH University: Continuous training tools for all seniority levels.
• Wellbeing, Mental Health, Colleague Resource Groups & other attractive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business. Solving problems and creating value are part of our DNA.

Who are we?

We are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering present in 40+ countries. We continually innovate so the world's industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Across 100+ locations, our engineers, chemists, and supply chain professionals partner with our customers to help them operate more efficiently, safely, and sustainably.

Our values

Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, and Do Great Things Together.

These values guide our decisions and actions every day and are the foundation of our success.

Apply now and make an impact where your insights drive real change!

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