Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and manufacturing company in Guildford is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team permanently. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in mechanical design, proficient in 3D CAD software (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor), and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This role involves concept design, creating technical documentation, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure timely project completion.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Engineering role.
• Qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar (Degree/HNC/HND/BTEC/NVQ).
• Experience with machinery, sheet metal, and precision components.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD for concept design and produce technical drawings.
• Complete detailing, documentation, and assembly drawings.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers for project execution.
• Create required documentation for design and project plans.
• Update 3D models and drawings, ensuring accuracy.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

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
• Proficient using MS Office
• 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.