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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Royal Leamington Spa

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

19 days ago

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Job summary

A well-established UK product development company is hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Royal Leamington Spa. This role involves delivering complex mechanical solutions, managing projects, and mentoring junior engineers, offering a competitive salary and exciting growth opportunities.

Qualifications

  • First or 2:1 degree in relevant engineering discipline required.
  • Proven experience in mechanical design and product development essential.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes needed.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative mechanical design solutions for products.
  • Manage technical project aspects, including scheduling and budgeting.
  • Provide engineering support with CAD design and prototyping.

Skills

Mechanical Design
Product Development
Communication
Leadership
3D CAD
Manufacturing Processes

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Royal Leamington Spa – Excellent Salary and Benefits

I am currently hiring for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a key client of mine based in Royal Leamington Spa.

My client is a well-established UK-based product development company, renowned for delivering innovative design and engineering solutions to clients across sectors such as automotive, healthcare, consumer products, and industrial equipment.

Due to continued growth and upcoming major projects, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis.

In this role, you’ll work closely with internal project teams and clients to deliver complex mechanical solutions, from concept through to production. You'll also play a key role in supporting junior engineers, shaping project direction and maintaining technical excellence throughout projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop innovative mechanical design solutions for new products and systems.
  • Manage technical aspects of projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk assessment.
  • Provide hands-on engineering support including CAD design, prototyping, and testing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including industrial design, electronics, and manufacturing.
  • Liaise with clients, presenting ideas, updates, and technical insights.

Essential Skills:

  • Degree (1st or 2:1) in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or Industrial Design or related discipline from a top university.
  • Proven experience in mechanical design and product development.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection moulding, CNC, and both low-volume rapid prototyping methods.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD and simulation tools.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a forward-thinking company, with a varied and dynamic project portfolio. You’ll be encouraged to grow your expertise, take on responsibility, and shape the future of product development.

This is an immediate requirement so if you have the required skills and experience then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. If you have any questions, please contact josh@elastic-ltd.com.

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