Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Automation Experts; Temple Normanton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Enhanced Pension

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Automation Experts in Derby is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design & Systems Engineer to lead the development of bespoke machinery, test rigs and mechanical systems from concept through to manufacture-ready designs. You will perform GD&T and FEA analyses and ensure compliance with UKCA/CE machinery directives while coordinating across customers and internal teams.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, strong SolidWorks skills, and a track record of delivering complex engineering projects on

Qualifications

• Degree required: Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 7+ years' experience in bespoke mechanical design, machinery or test equipment development.
• Strong SolidWorks CAD experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis and FEA.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke machinery, test rigs and mechanical systems using SolidWorks (CAD).
• Develop concepts through to detailed manufacture-ready designs.
• Produce manufacturing drawings, tolerance stack studies, GD&T and FEA analyses.
• Select materials, manufacturing methods and COTS components.
• Generate Bills of Materials, technical files and engineering documentation.
• Carry out technical risk assessments and project reviews.
• Support UKCA / CE conformity assessments and machinery compliance activities.
• Lead customer and internal design reviews and liaise with stakeholders.
• Assist manufacturing, prototype development, FATs, SATs and commissioning activities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Independent project delivery

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

FEA

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design & Systems Engineer

An established engineering consultancy specialising in bespoke R&D solutions across aerospace, automotive and energy sectors.

Known for their hands-on, end-to-end project delivery, this company offers engineers the opportunity to work on technically diverse and innovative systems focusing on bespoke test equipment.

With a collaborative team culture and modern facilities it provides an ideal environment for developing practical engineering skills and contributing to meaningful, high-performance projects.

£50-60k + Bonus, Private Medical, Life Insurance, Enhanced Pension, EV Scheme

Derbyshire. Ref: 24123

Senior Mechanical Design & Systems Engineer - The Role:

• Design bespoke machinery, test rigs and mechanical systems using SolidWorks
• Develop concepts through to detailed manufacture-ready designs
• Design mechanical assemblies, structural frameworks and pipework systems
• Produce manufacturing drawings, tolerance stack studies, GD&T and FEA analysis
• Select materials, manufacturing methods and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components
• Generate Bills of Materials, technical files and engineering documentation
• Carry out technical risk assessments, Design FMEAs and project reviews
• Support UKCA / CE conformity assessments and machinery compliance activities
• Lead customer and internal design reviews throughout project delivery
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Support proposals, quotations, technical planning and project costings
• Assist manufacturing, prototype development, FATs, SATs and commissioning activities
• Manage multiple engineering projects while ensuring quality, budget and programme objectives are achieved

Senior Mechanical Design & Systems Engineer - What We're Looking For:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• 7+ years' experience in bespoke mechanical design, machinery or test equipment development
• Strong SolidWorks CAD experience
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis and FEA
• Experience designing complete mechanical systems from concept through to delivery
• Understanding of machining, fabrication, welding and assembly processes
• Experience selecting and specifying COTS components
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage projects independently and take ownership of technical delivery

Desirable Experience:

• Pipework and fluid system design
• P&ID development using Microsoft Visio
• UKCA / CE Machinery Directive compliance
• Aerospace, R&D or advanced engineering environments
• FAT, SAT and commissioning activities
• Technical leadership and customer-facing project responsibilities

Why Join?

• Work on technically challenging bespoke engineering and R&D projects
• Combine hands-on design with systems engineering and project leadership
• Exposure to cutting-edge test equipment and special purpose machinery
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Enhanced pension and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Flexible working arrangements with core hours
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities within a growing engineering business

This position is based in Derby, and would be commutable from Leicester, Nottingham and surrounding areas.

For further information please contactSharon Hill