Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Bristol on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in machinery design and be proficient in various CAD software. This role involves product development, testing, and liaising with manufacturing partners to ensure high-quality design outputs.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Engineering role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Completing detailing and assembly drawings.
• Reverse Engineering and developing products.
• Liaising with manufacturing providers and checking drawings.

Skills

Experience in machinery design

Proficient in 3D CAD software

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, newport, wales

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newport, wales, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Bristol

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £45,000- £53,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment and precision parts. They are looking to take on a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in machinery design to join their team in Bristol on a permanent basis.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Engineering / Design / Development position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experience working with machinery, sheet metal and precision components would be ideal
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Completing detailing, documentation and assembly drawings
• Reverse Engineering, developing products, testing and prototyping
• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.