Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a world-class engineering team in Staines-upon-Thames. This role involves designing bespoke motion control systems and ensuring compliance with performance and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in technical drawing, knowledge of hydraulic systems, and a strong background in mechanical design. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to diverse applications including aerospace and automotive.

Qualifications

• Experience with BS8888 for technical drawings.
• Ability to conduct mathematical modelling for design iterations.
• Familiarity with machinery directive 2006/42/EC.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex mechanical assemblies.
• Produce manufacturing documentation according to engineering standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Apply DFMA principles to enhance efficiencies.
• Manage design progress and resolve technical queries.
• Conduct design reviews and support production teams.

Skills

Technical drawing creation and reading to BS8888

Mathematical modelling

Design and selection of rotating machinery parts

Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Technical writing

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senor Mechanical Design Engineer to join their world-class engineering team — contributing to the development of bespoke motion control and simulation systems used across aerospace, automotive, defence, and industrial applications worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop moderately complex mechanical assemblies and 'System Elements', adapting existing designs where appropriate
• Produce accurate manufacturing documentation (GA's, detailed drawings, BoMs) in accordance with engineering standards (BS 8888, GD&T)
• Ensure designs comply with performance, safety, and regulatory requirements (including UKCA/CE compliance under relevant directives)
• Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles to enhance cost-efficiency, serviceability, and repeatability
• Manage design progress as a 'Lead Engineer' where required, including tracking deliverables, coordinating with supply chain, and resolving technical queries
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and provide technical support to production, suppliers, and service teams
• Maintain project documentation, technical files, and contribute to the company's continuous improvement initiatives
• Support design validation, including assembly procedures and verification hardware for testing
• Mentor junior engineers and help capture design knowledge within internal libraries and guidelines.

Experience Required

• Reading and creation of technical drawings to BS8888
• Mathematical modelling to aid design iteration of mechanical components
• Design & selection of rotating machinery parts; shafts, gears, lubrication, bearings, materials
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Designing to machinery directive 2006/42/EC
• Finite Element Analysis (linear static & fatigue)
• Technical writing
• Administration

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