Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Zenovo; Stockport; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenovo in Stockport is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to own projects from concept to fabrication and installation, focusing on HVAC systems and steelwork. You will produce detailed drawings in SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor, perform site surveys, communicate with clients, and support R&D and product development.

A hands-on, proactive engineer with an engineering qualification (HNC/HND/degree) and experience in design for manufacture is required; travel to customer sites will be

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design engineering, hands-on project-based environment.
• Proven ability to take designs from concept to manufacture.
• Experience with HVAC systems, ductwork and steelwork.
• Ability to interpret schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with FDF and ERS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed mechanical designs and drawings using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop HVAC systems, ductwork, pipework and steelwork.
• Lead projects from concept through fabrication and installation.
• Perform site surveys and gather technical information from customers.
• Collaborate with Sales and Projects to support delivery.
• Prepare technical documentation including FDF and ERS.
• Interpret engineering schematics and drawings.
• Support fabrication and installation with engineering issues.
• Travel to client sites for surveys and discussions.

Skills

HVAC design

Mechanical design

Project ownership

Client collaboration

Site surveys

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Stockport
Salary: Up to £60k (DOE)

We're looking for a hands‑on, driven, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support and develop mechanical design, engineering, and product development. This is an opportunity for an ambitious Design Engineer to take ownership of projects from initial concept through to detailed design, fabrication, and installation, while contributing to product development and R&D.

You’ll work closely within a multidisciplinary team to turn ideas and technical requirements into practical, engineered solutions. You’ll play a key role in developing designs, carrying out site surveys, working directly with clients, and ensuring solutions are ready for manufacture and installation.

About the Role

• Produce detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Design and develop HVAC systems, ductwork, pipework and associated steelwork.
• Take projects from initial concept and customer requirements through to detailed design, engineering approval, fabrication, and installation.
• Work directly with customers to understand their requirements, carry out site surveys and develop practical technical solutions.
• Work closely with Sales and Projects, supporting the engineering design and project delivery process.
• Prepare, review and contribute to technical documentation, including FDF and ERS documents.
• Interpret engineering schematics, technical drawings and associated project documentation.
• Contribute to product development, research and development (R&D), design improvements and the development of new engineering solutions.
• Provide practical technical support during fabrication and installation, resolving design issues as they arise.
• Travel to customer sites to undertake surveys, discuss requirements, and support projects when required.

About You

• HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design or a related discipline, or an equivalent engineering apprenticeship and practical experience.
• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within a hands‑on, project‑based engineering environment.
• Essential experience designing HVAC systems, ductwork, pipework and steelwork.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor, with the ability to produce detailed engineering drawings.
• Experience taking designs from initial concept through to manufacture, fabrication or installation.
• Experience carrying out site surveys, gathering technical information and working directly with customers.
• Confident communicating technical concepts and developing solutions in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Knowledge of engineering schematics and the ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Familiarity with FDF and ERS documentation.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes, design for manufacture and practical engineering principles.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach, with the motivation to take ownership of projects and see designs through to completion.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites when required.

Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.