Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Reevr Talent Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Overtime pay

Salary reviews

Pension (auto-enrolment)

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for an established automation machinery specialist near Farnborough. You will lead bespoke design across material-handling systems from concept through build, coordinating with sales and customers to meet specifications.

The role requires 10+ years in automation design, strong CAD capability, and cost-conscious project delivery. A UK driving licence is essential, with a company bonus scheme, overtime pay, and pension after six

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in engineering and design within automation machinery or a similar environment.
• Good commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial layouts and develop detailed design proposals.
• Produce general arrangement drawings, detail drawings and BOM schedules.
• Liaise with Sales to understand project specifications and customer requirements.
• Manage project budgets and coordinate with Purchasing to control costs.
• Produce final build and installation drawings.
• Visit customer sites to measure equipment and verify layout drawings.
• Lead customer meetings to approve designs and discuss timelines and build plans.
• Assist with technical leadership across the design office.
• Develop R&D concepts, designs, budgets and supporting claim reports.

Skills

Automation machinery design

Project management

CAD tools

Client liaison

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in bespoke automation machinery and material-handling solutions.

The Role as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Prepare initial project layouts and develop detailed design proposals.
• Produce general arrangement drawings, detail drawings and parts lists/BOM schedules.
• Liaise with Sales to understand project specifications and customer requirements.
• Manage project budgets and work closely with Purchasing to maintain costs.
• Produce final build and installation drawings.
• Issue jobs to the assembly workshop and liaise with technicians throughout the build.
• Provide technical support to customers and assist with resolving design or application queries.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while working to tight deadlines.
• Visit customer sites to measure equipment and verify layout drawings.
• Lead customer meetings to approve designs and discuss timelines and build plans.
• Assist with technical leadership across the design office.
• Develop R&D concepts, designs, budgets and supporting claim reports.
• Assist with design risk assessments and technical documentation.

About You

The successful candidate will have a strong technical engineering background, with substantial experience in the design and development of automation machinery.

• At least 10 years’ experience in engineering and design within automation machinery or a similar environment.
• Strong experience using
• Knowledge of manufacturing machinery or material-handling equipment.
• Good commercial awareness and experience working within project budgets.
• The ability to manage projects independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with a professional telephone manner.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A full UK driving licence.

The Package

£55,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Company bonus scheme.
• Paid overtime at time-and-a-half on weekdays and Saturdays, and double time on Sundays.
• Salary reviews after three months, six months and annually thereafter.
• Auto-enrolment pension after six months' service.