Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence organisation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Liverpool to lead mechanical design efforts across various defence systems. The role involves collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, leading design work packages, and ensuring compliance in all project phases.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Mechanical Design and Development.
• Ability to lead mechanical design work packages.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of mechanical solutions for complex defence systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams throughout the product life cycle.
• Ensure compliance against requirements during proving and qualification activities.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Liverpool

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Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

The opportunity:

Due to increased workload, we are supporting a leading Defence organisation in their search for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to work in all areas of the Product Life Cycles from Mechanical Future Concepts, Detailed Design, and Qualification to Production and In-service Support.

You will be leading the development of mechanical solutions on a wide variety of complex defence systems whilst collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams.

What we're looking for from you:

• Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified plus significant experience in Mechanical Design and Development.
• The ability to lead mechanical design work packages and have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with the awareness and understanding of the challenges that this may bring.
• Awareness of proving and qualification activities to ensure compliance against requirements.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to influence and negotiate with partners across the business.
• Experience of supplier engagement and development across internal and external multi-disciplinary teams.
• The awareness and understanding of cultural differences with the ability to adapt accordingly.
• A willing, helpful attitude, a calm professional manner, and the ability to assess and set priorities and deal with multiple issues on a regular basis.
• An understanding of structural/thermal/dynamic analysis would be advantageous.