Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Yolk Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering business is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their established team in South Wales. This role focuses on the design and development of mechanical systems, offering autonomy and engaging work on new and existing products. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this position is ideal for an experienced engineer looking for stability and ownership in their work.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Early Friday finish and flexible start/finish times

Free on–site parking

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven background in design engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing metal components or assemblies for manufacture.
• Understanding of mechanical and mechanical actuation systems.

Responsibilities

• Designing mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD software.
• Producing accurate drawings and specifications for manufacturing.
• Leading design reviews and collaborating across engineering teams.

Skills

Strong 3D CAD skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
South Wales
45,000 – 55,000 + bonus + benefits

Yolk Recruitment is exclusively partnered with a global engineering business to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer into a well–established team.

This is a varied role with plenty of autonomy, focused on the design and development of mechanical and mechanically actuated systems used in specialist equipment. As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll work on both new and existing products – solving engineering problems, improving designs, and contributing to real–world projects that go into production.

You'll be joining a stable, well–invested site in a business with a long history of success, a strong order book and a AAA customer base You'll be part of a small, experienced team where ideas are welcomed, support and development's available alongside trust and autonomy to deliver.

This is what you'll be doing as Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Designing mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD software
• Producing accurate drawings and specifications for manufacturing
• Leading your own design reviews and collaborating across engineering teams
• Supporting testing and prototyping activity when needed
• Improving existing designs and solving product issues
• Managing your own technical workload and deadlines

The experience you'll bring to the team:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Proven background in design engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Experience designing metal components or assemblies for manufacture
• Strong 3D CAD skills
• Understanding of mechanical and mechanical actuation systems
• Ability to work independently, with clear communication and attention to detail

And this is what you'll get in return:

• 45,000 – 55,000 salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Early Friday finish and flexible start/finish times
• Free on–site parking
• A collaborative and down–to–earth team environment with strong engineering heritage

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role with ownership, stability, and engaging work, apply now!

Please note: Due to high application volumes, we can't respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you've not been successful on this occasion. Please check our website for other opportunities.