Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company based in the West Midlands is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a full-time, on-site role. The ideal candidate will take ownership of mechanical design projects, contribute electrical knowledge, and mentor future engineering leaders. Responsibilities include designing sheet metal components, producing CAD models, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance. Candidates should have proven mechanical design engineering experience, strong sheet metal design skills, and proficiency in CAD software. This role offers a chance to influence engineering processes directly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in sheet metal design and BOM management.
• Electrical engineering knowledge with hands-on experience in wiring loom and harness design.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing sheet metal components for manufacturing applications.
• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support production workflows.
• Producing detailed CAD models and technical drawings.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Sheet metal design

CAD software proficiency

Electrical engineering knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

CREO

Job description

Overview

A global manufacturer based in the West Midlands is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll take ownership of mechanical design projects, contribute electrical knowledge, and play a key role in developing future engineering leaders.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing sheet metal components for manufacturing applications.
• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support production workflows.
• Producing detailed CAD models and technical drawings (CREO preferred, but open to other CAD software).
• Designing wiring looms and harnesses to integrate electrical systems into mechanical designs.
• Collaborating with production and quality teams to ensure designs meet performance and compliance standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in sheet metal design and BOM management.
• Electrical engineering knowledge with hands-on experience in wiring loom and harness design
• Proficiency in CAD software (CREO experience advantageous, but not essential).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site full-time in the West Midlands.
• Experience of mentoring colleagues.