Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in Guildford seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering or design, proficiency in CAD software, and excellent communication skills. This permanent role offers a salary range of £45,000 to £55,000 per annum, and involves CAD design, liaising with manufacturing, and project documentation.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a Mechanical Engineering role.
• Proficient using 3D CAD software.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD for concept design and produce technical drawings.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team on varied projects.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND/BTEC/NVQ in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

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guildford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Guildford

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £45,000- £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

My client designs and manufactures machinery, specialist equipment and precision parts. They are looking to take on a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Guildford on a permanent basis.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Engineering / Design / Development position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experience working with machinery, sheet metal and precision components would be ideal
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Completing detailing, documentation and assembly drawings
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.