Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

MillerKnoll, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colebrook Bosson Saunders in London is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (FEA Champion) to own structural analysis across complex product development from concept to production. You will lead simulation-driven design and mentor engineers, shaping standards and best practices.

The role focuses on delivering reliable, manufacturable designs via ANSYS and related tools, collaborating with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to optimise performance and cost.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical design experience with a focus on FEA and simulation-led product development.
• Proven expertise in structural analysis using ANSYS or equivalent tools.
• Experience managing large, complex engineering projects independently.
• In-depth understanding of DfMA for plastic injection moulding and metal casting.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to guide design decisions.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all FEA and simulation activities across multiple product lines, ensuring structural integrity, reliability, and manufacturability of designs.
• Define and maintain standards, processes, and validation criteria for structural analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in analysis capability, including automation and material modelling.
• Provide advanced technical guidance to mechanical design engineers, mentoring and reviewing their work.
• Delegate and oversee analysis and design tasks to lower-level professionals, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Provide technical leadership within the engineering function, ensuring consistent application of simulation-led design principles.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with industrial design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure data-driven design decisions.
• Lead major design reviews, presenting analytical findings to senior stakeholders.
• Influence product strategy and engineering decisions through expert analysis and data-driven recommendations.
• Manage multiple complex engineering projects balancing technical depth with delivery and commercial priorities.
• Support sustainability, weight reduction, and cost optimisation through innovative engineering solutions.
• Ensure engineering documentation meets internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Champion knowledge sharing to strengthen simulation capability across regions.

Skills

FEA

ANSYS

Mechanical design

DfMA

Mentoring

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Why join us?

At Colebrook Bosson Saunders, we are international designers, manufacturers and distributors of award-winning ergonomic products. We strive for new ways to enhance user experience through the seamless connection of people and technology.

Why join us?

At Colebrook Bosson Saunders, we are international designers, manufacturers and distributors of award-winning ergonomic products. We strive for new ways to enhance user experience through the seamless connection of people and technology. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Colebrook Bosson Saunders means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Colebrook Bosson Saunders to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Job Description

Job title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Department: Operations

Location: London

Type: Permanent

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Purpose of the Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (FEA Champion), you will be a recognized subject matter expert in structural and strength analysis, leading the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to optimise product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

You will take technical ownership of complex product development programmes from concept through to production, providing advanced engineering analysis, delegating simulation and design activities where appropriate, mentoring team members, and driving best practices in simulation-led design.

Your expertise will directly influence product innovation, cost optimisation, and time-tomarket outcomes, helping Colebrook Bosson Saunders (MillerKnoll) achieve its strategic growth and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all FEA and simulation activities across multiple product lines, ensuring structural integrity, reliability, and manufacturability of designs.
• Act as the technical authority for structural performance and analysis methodologies, defining and maintaining standards, processes, and validation criteria.
• Drive continuous improvement in analysis capability, including automation, material modelling, and correlation between simulation and physical testing.
• Provide advanced technical guidance to mechanical design engineers, mentoring and reviewing their work to enhance team capability.
• Delegate and oversee analysis and design tasks to lower-level professionals, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to established engineering standards.
• Provide technical leadership (non-line management) within the engineering function, ensuring consistent application of simulation-led design principles.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with industrial design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure data-driven design decisions and product integrity.
• Lead major design reviews, presenting analytical findings to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions at the project and portfolio level.
• Influence product strategy and engineering decision‑making through expert analysis, data‑driven recommendations, and leadership in simulation‑led development methodologies.
• Manage multiple complex engineering projects, balancing technical depth with delivery and commercial priorities.
• Support strategic initiatives such as sustainability improvements, weight reduction, and cost optimisation through innovative engineering solutions.
• Ensure engineering documentation (CAD data, drawings, analysis reports) meets internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Champion knowledge sharing within the global engineering community to strengthen simulation capability and technical excellence across regions.

Key Competencies & Experience

• Typically, 8+ years of mechanical design experience, with a strong focus on FEA and simulation‑led product development.
• Proven track record as a technical expert in structural analysis using ANSYS or equivalent tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex engineering projects independently.
• In‑depth understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), particularly plastic injection moulding and metal casting.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills — able to interpret results, challenge assumptions, and guide key design decisions.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical workstreams or process improvements.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).

Behavioural Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, collaborative approach to problem‑solving.
• Recognized role model for engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• High attention to detail with strong ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Innovative and adaptable, continuously seeking improved methods and tools to enhance product performance and efficiency.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Colebrook Bosson Saunders is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].