Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the aerospace sector seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Southampton to develop innovative aerospace components. The role requires expertise in 3D modelling, FEA, and strong collaboration skills within a highly regulated environment. Competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme with matching contributions, and a bonus structure are offered for the right candidate.

Benefits

Pension Scheme – 10% matched

Bonus - 12.5%

Qualifications

• Proficient in 3D modelling and GD&T with SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Experienced in FEA, Design FMEAs, and configuration control.
• Strong communication skills for report preparation and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions for aerospace components across product lifecycle.
• Conduct scientific analysis and predictive modelling for design optimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and manage design requirements compliance.

Skills

3D modelling

2D drafting

GD&T expertise

Finite Element Analysis

Strong communication skills

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD Inventor

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, southampton

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Client:

Owen Daniels

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer? Do you have experience working within a highly regulated industry such as Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Marine or Land Systems? I want to talk to you!

I am looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an exciting client of mine who are a leading manufacturer in the Aerospace sector. In this role, you will develop engineering solutions across the product lifecycle to meet requirements and standards. You will design and test aerospace components, collaborating with teams to create reliable, innovative products under strict constraints.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Permanent

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am – 1:00pm

Very Competitive Salary on Offer

Fareham

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

• Focus on specialised or complex aerospace products and systems, developing conceptual designs and modelling alternatives.
• Conduct scientific analysis and predictive modelling to evaluate and optimise design outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers across mechanical, systems, and hardware disciplines within the organisation.
• Manage and validate formal requirements, demonstrating compliance through design documentation and verification methods like testing and analysis.
• Support project planning, track progress, and contribute to team development, continuous improvement, and process efficiency as a subject matter expert.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Proficient in 3D modelling and 2D drafting with GD&T expertise, ideally using SolidWorks or AutoCAD Inventor, with knowledge of other tools beneficial.
• Skilled in configuration control, change management, and using configuration management systems for design and production.
• Experienced in Finite Element Analysis, Design FMEAs, and leading teams to deliver compliant designs on time.
• Strong communication skills for conveying complex concepts, preparing reports, and making data-driven decisions to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company Benefits

• Pension Scheme – 10% matched
• Bonus - 12.5%

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’ or email me at [emailprotected]