Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Oldbury; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Midlands-based engineering and manufacturing business. The role focuses on designing and delivering bespoke production equipment from concept through to build, with hands-on leadership and mentorship within a small team.

You will use Inventor/AutoCAD to create 3D models, drawings and documentation, while ensuring compliance with UKCA/CE and machinery standards. The position offers growth and technical responsibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering role.
• Strong background in machine design and manufacturing.
• Excellent CAD skills with Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke mechanical plant, machinery and production equipment from concept to completion.
• Produce detailed 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor.
• Create manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings and technical documentation.
• Design and develop pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Lead technical discussions and design reviews.
• Mentor other Mechanical Designers and liaise with customers and suppliers.
• Support project planning, costing, quoting and procurement.
• Manage projects against timescales and budgets.

Skills

Machine design

CAD (Autodesk Inventor)

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

GD&T

Manufacturing processes

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND/BTEC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

We re currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business in the Midlands.

This is a hands–on technical role within a small engineering team, designing bespoke production equipment and machinery from initial concept through to final design, procurement and build.

The role would suit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys problem solving, machine design and working on projects from scratch, while also having the experience and confidence to act as a technical lead and support more junior members of the team.

The Role

• Design bespoke mechanical plant, machinery and production equipment from concept to completion.

• Produce detailed 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor.

• Create manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings and technical documentation.

• Design and develop pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Work across complete production lines as well as individual assemblies and components.

• Ensure designs meet relevant UKCA, CE and machinery standards.

• Lead technical discussions and design reviews.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other Mechanical Designers.

• Liaise with customers, suppliers, electrical engineers and production/build teams.

• Support project planning, costing, quoting and procurement.

• Manage projects against agreed timescales and budgets.

• Investigate technical issues and develop practical engineering solutions.

• Support continuous improvement and engineering department development.

• Provide technical information and documentation to maintenance and production teams.

• Attend project meetings and occasionally travel to UK and overseas sites.

The Ideal Candidate

We re looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in machine design and manufacturing.

You should have:

• At least 5 years experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering role.

• Strong experience designing machinery or production equipment.

• Excellent 2D and 3D CAD skills ideally Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.

• Good knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.

• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.

• Experience with gears, belts, chains, bearings, ball screws and linear systems.

• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, drilling, grinding, milling and turning.

• Experience taking designs from concept through to manufacture and build.

• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture and practical engineering.

• Basic electrical knowledge.

• Experience working with suppliers and procurement processes.

• Strong communication and problem–solving skills.

• The confidence to provide technical guidance and mentor other engineers.

An NVQ, HNC/HND, BTEC or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous, alongside relevant industrial experience.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to take on more technical responsibility within a growing engineering environment.

You ll have the opportunity to work on bespoke machinery and complete production systems, have genuine input into engineering solutions, and act as a technical point of reference for the wider design team.

If you re an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong Inventor, machine design, hydraulics/pneumatics and manufacturing experience, I d be keen to speak with you.