Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Innovate; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in High Wycombe is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to tackle complex design challenges in the defence sector. The role involves developing mechanical concepts, detailed design work using 3D CAD, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in designing for rugged environments. This position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexi working

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience designing precision enclosures for rugged environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods: welding, casting, machining.

Responsibilities

• Develop early-stage mechanical concepts and feasibility assessments.
• Deliver detailed design work using 3D CAD.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop integrated solutions.

Skills

Communication

Proactive

Organised

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Innovate High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Innovate High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

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Account Manager @ Innovate | Defence Engineering Recruitment | [e-mail]

Role: Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: High Wycombe (Hybrid)

Job Type: Permanent

Join a high-impact engineering team solving some of the toughest design challenges in the defence sector!

Our client is a specialist in delivering advanced solutions for demanding environments, ranging from subsea sensor systems to high powered electric drives. They’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to support new and existing programmes, contributing to projects at every stage from initial concepts to delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and enjoys working on technically complex hardware across the full product lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop early-stage mechanical concepts and carry out feasibility assessments
• Deliver detailed design work using 3D CAD (ideally Autodesk Inventor)
• Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to develop integrated solutions
• Support proposal development and bid activities with technical input
• Contribute to best practice and continuous improvement in mechanical engineering

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience designing precision enclosures or components for rugged or industrial environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods: welding, casting, machining, and metalwork
• Confident user of 3D CAD software (Inventor preferred)
• Knowledge of material selection and performance under thermal, shock, and EMC constraints
• Familiarity with full product lifecycle development and gated review processes
• Strong communicator, capable of explaining technical ideas clearly to peers and stakeholders
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Curious mindset and eagerness to contribute to the evolution of engineering practices
• Flexi working
• Hybrid
• Annual bonus
• & More

Please note that candidates will need to be eligible to obtain UK Eyes Only SC clearance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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