Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Streamline Search; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned engineering business in Stockport is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to manage design projects in the food industry. The successful candidate will lead mechanical design from concept to completion, ensuring designs meet customer requirements. A recognized engineering qualification and proficiency in SolidWorks are essential. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 based on experience.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (BEng / MEng).
• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD software and SolidWorks PDM Vaults.
• Experience designing mechanical parts, assemblies, and pipework.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialist design projects from concept to completion.
• Lead management of mechanical designers including design review.
• Conduct regular design meetings for effective communication.

Skills

SolidWorks 3D CAD software

Mechanical design

Pneumatic systems

Metal fabrication processes

Communication

Education

BEng / MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM Vaults

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer required. Our client is a well-established, family-owned engineering business specialising in bespoke machinery and processing systems for the food industry. The successful candidate will manage specialist design projects from concept to completion, engage with customers, produce detailed designs, and oversee projects through manufacturing.

Package

• 40 hour working week (8am-5pm Monday - Thursday & 8am - 2pm Fridays)
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Salary £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for the design of customer-specific and mission-critical projects.
• Lead management of mechanical designers, including design review and approval.
• Conduct regular design meetings, providing effective communication and change management.
• Support technical strategy and provide engineering input throughout project stages, including installation and commissioning.
• Maintain a technical audit trail through design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Deliver projects successfully with high-quality design, on time and within budget.
• Resolve design challenges proactively.
• Communicate effectively with the Design Project Manager to plan, schedule, coordinate, and problem solve.
• Act as design lead, managing mechanical design from customer requirements to final assembly.
• Produce operation and maintenance manuals.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (BEng / MEng).
• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD software and SolidWorks PDM Vaults.
• Experience designing mechanical parts, pipework, assemblies, and enclosures.
• Knowledge of motion types, pneumatic systems, bearings, linear slide assemblies, ball screws, and mechanical systems.
• Understanding of metal fabrication processes and machine tool capabilities (milling, lathe, etc.).
• Ability to assess and align designs with customer requirements, internal engineering standards, and supplier capabilities.

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