Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Zenovo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design and R&D activities on high-precision mechanisms. The role involves taking ownership of projects, conducting CAD and FEA design work, and mentoring juniors. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of design experience, proficiency in CAD tools, and a degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8% matched pension

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in design engineering, preferably in R&D or consultancy.
• Hands-on engineering mindset with ability to work across concept, test, and delivery.
• Experience in tribology, vacuum, or high-reliability mechanism design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical design and development projects.
• Conduct CAD and FEA design work.
• Work closely with lab-based teams.
• Lead small projects from proposal to delivery.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD proficiency

FEA (thermal and structural)

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NASTRAN

MATLAB

Simulink

ESATAN

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Advanced Mechanisms

Location: Birchwood Park, Warrington

Salary: £48,000 - £55,000+ DOE + Benefits

A highly respected engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design and R&D activities on bespoke, high-precision mechanisms used in demanding applications including vacuum and high-reliability environments.

You’ll be joining a compact, highly skilled team working across design, analysis, assembly, and validation. This is a hands‑on and varied role with clear scope for ownership and progression.

In This Role you will:

• Take ownership of mechanical design and development projects
• Carry out CAD and FEA (thermal and structural) design work
• Work closely with lab‑based teams on testing, troubleshooting and validation
• Lead work packages or small projects from proposal to delivery
• Mentor junior team members and liaise with internal and external stakeholders

You Should Have:

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or closely related Engineering discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in design engineering (preferably in R&D or technical consultancy)Proficiency in SolidWorks (or similar) and mechanical analysis techniques
• Hands‑on engineering mindset and ability to work across concept, test, and delivery
• Strong communication, documentation and reporting skills

Nice to Have:

• Background in tribology, vacuum, or high‑reliability mechanism design
• Familiarity with test rigs, cleanroom protocols, or mechatronic systems
• Experience with tools such as NASTRAN, MATLAB, Simulink or ESATAN
• Prior exposure to aerospace, space, or precision engineering sectors

What You’ll Get:

• £48k-£55k+ base salary (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + optional leave purchase
• 8% matched pension, private medical cover, and life insurance
• Flexibility and variety in your work, from detailed CAD to client collaboration
• Long‑term project pipeline and secure employer with low staff turnover

If interested, please apply by submitting your CV.