Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Future plc; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Newark on Trent is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for designing and testing electro-mechanical products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering and at least 5 years of experience. Proficiency in SolidWorks is necessary, along with expertise in project management and manufacturing processes. This role offers a chance to lead projects and support junior engineers while ensuring quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and familiar with manufacturing processes.
• Independent project completion with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electro-mechanical products.
• Prepare product specifications, technical, and test reports.
• Conduct fault analysis and technical investigations.

Skills

Design and develop electro-mechanical products

Task and issue management expertise

Excellent time-management and multi-project leadership

Customer and supplier interfacing experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

MRP software

Job description

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer your role will involve -

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electro‑mechanical products.
• Prepare professional product specifications, technical, and test reports.
• Conduct fault analysis and technical investigations.
• Supervise and support junior Engineers.
• Implement changes to hardware designs to address cost, obsolescence, etc.
• Assist production teams with improvements and issues.
• Conduct verification activities, including environmental testing.
• Maintain professionalism and develop continuously.
• Produce detailed drawings to BS 8888 and manage drawing alterations.
• Design 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Ensure quality standards through design reviews/checking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, or similar.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer.
• Task and issue management expertise.
• Proficient with SolidWorks.
• Excellent time‑management and multi‑project leadership.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including injection‑moulding and CNC milling.
• Customer and supplier interfacing experience.
• Skills in program management, analysis, and documentation organisation.
• Independent project completion with minimal supervision.
• SolidWorks PDM and MRP experience.
• Familiarity with IEC/MIL/DO‑160 standards.

Our client, based in Newark, is one of the world's top manufacturers in their field.