Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Verto People; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturer in the Liverpool City Region is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical department. This role encompasses design responsibilities for metal enclosures and assemblies, requiring extensive experience with SolidWorks. The successful candidate will also train and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A competitive salary package of up to £60,000, a discretionary bonus, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays are part of the offer.

Benefits

Up to £60,000 basic salary

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday + BH

Hybrid working

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineer role.
• Experience with sheet metal, metal enclosures, and assembly design.
• Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of metal enclosures and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create and review 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs.
• Train and mentor junior engineers on SolidWorks best practices.

Skills

Metal components

Welding

Sheet metal

Metal enclosures

Fabrication or assembly design

SolidWorks

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineer is required for a manufacturer in Liverpool.

The Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical department, with full involvement in design and training / management of engineers.

The successful Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineer will have experience in metal components, welding, sheet metal, metal enclosures, fabrication or assembly design and experience using SolidWorks.

Package

• Up to £60,000 basic salary
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Hybrid working
• Christmas shutdown

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of metal enclosures and assemblies using SolidWorks, from concept to production.
• Create and review 3D models, detailed drawings and BOMs
• Train and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on SolidWorks best practices and design standards.
• Oversee design validation and continuous improvement of mechanical systems and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and electrical designs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineer role, ideally with a sheet metal / metal enclosures / assembly design background
• Experience using SolidWorks
• Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Commutable to Liverpool