Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ReeVR Talent; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Paid overtime

Auto-enrolment pension

Job summary

ReeVR Talent is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in the UK to own automation machinery projects from concept to installation. You will lead design across the office, liaise with customers and Sales, and support on-site verification of layouts.

Candidates should have 10+ years in automation design, expert 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Inventor), and strong budgeting and communication skills. A full UK driving licence is essential. Role offers a competitive package and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in mechanical/auto engineering.
• 10+ years in engineering and design within automation machinery.
• Proven track record leading projects from concept to installation.
• Strong CAD skills and manufacturing process understanding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial layouts and develop detailed design proposals.
• Produce GA and detail drawings, BOMs and parts lists.
• Liaise with Sales to understand specs and customer requirements.
• Manage project budgets and coordinate with Purchasing to control costs.
• Issue build and installation drawings and support technicians during build.
• Lead customer meetings to approve designs and timelines.

Skills

Automation design

3D CAD

Project leadership

Budget management

Client liaison

Driving licence

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in bespoke automation machinery and material-handling solutions.

Working within the design and production office, you will take ownership of projects from initial concept and layout through to detailed design, manufacture, installation and customer approval. This is a hands-on role combining mechanical design, project coordination, customer liaison and technical leadership.

The Role

• Prepare initial project layouts and develop detailed design proposals.
• Produce general arrangement drawings, detail drawings and parts lists/BOM schedules.
• Liaise with Sales to understand project specifications and customer requirements.
• Manage project budgets and work closely with Purchasing to maintain costs.
• Produce final build and installation drawings.
• Issue jobs to the assembly workshop and liaise with technicians throughout the build.
• Provide technical support to customers and assist with resolving design or application queries.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while working to tight deadlines.
• Visit customer sites to measure equipment and verify layout drawings.
• Lead customer meetings to approve designs and discuss timelines and build plans.
• Assist with technical leadership across the design office.
• Develop R&D concepts, designs, budgets and supporting claim reports.
• Assist with design risk assessments and technical documentation.

About You

The successful candidate will have a strong technical engineering background, with substantial experience in the design and development of automation machinery.

You will ideally have:

• At least 10 years’ experience in engineering and design within automation machinery or a similar environment.
• Strong experience using 3D CAD: Solidworks or Inventor ideally
• Knowledge of manufacturing machinery or material-handling equipment.
• Good commercial awareness and experience working within project budgets.
• The ability to manage projects independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with a professional telephone manner.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A full UK driving licence.

The Package

• £55,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Paid overtime at time-and-a-half on weekdays and Saturdays, and double time on Sundays.
• Salary reviews after three months, six months and annually thereafter.
• Auto-enrolment pension after six months’ service.

If you are an experienced mechanical design engineer with a background in automation, machinery or material-handling equipment and are looking for a senior role where you can take ownership of projects from concept to completion, we would be keen to hear from you.