Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm in the West Midlands seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design projects and contribute electrical expertise. The role involves designing sheet metal components, creating BOMs, and producing CAD models. Ideal candidates should have experience in mechanical design within manufacturing, strong electrical knowledge, and proficiency in CAD software. A competitive package includes up to £45k salary, 23 days holiday, life insurance, and pension benefits. A fantastic opportunity for career advancement awaits.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £45k

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance (4 x salary)

Pension (6% employer, 4% employee)

Early finish on a Friday

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in sheet metal design and BOM management.
• Electrical engineering knowledge with hands-on experience in wiring loom and harness design.
• Proficiency in CAD software, CREO experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sheet metal components for manufacturing applications.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support production workflows.
• Produce detailed CAD models and technical drawings.
• Design wiring looms and harnesses to integrate electrical systems.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Sheet metal design

Electrical engineering knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

CREO

Other CAD software

Job description

A global manufacturer based in the West Midlands is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. This is a full–time, on–site position where you'll take ownership of mechanical design projects, contribute electrical knowledge, and play a key role in developing future engineering leaders.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will include:

• Designing and developing sheet metal components for manufacturing applications.
• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support production workflows.
• Producing detailed CAD models and technical drawings (CREO preferred, but open to other CAD software).
• Designing wiring looms and harnesses to integrate electrical systems into mechanical designs.
• Collaborating with production and quality teams to ensure designs meet performance and compliance standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.

Requirements for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in sheet metal design and BOM management.
• Electrical engineering knowledge with hands‑on experience in wiring loom and harness design

• Proficiency in CAD software (CREO experience advantageous, but not essential).
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work on‑site full‑time in the West Midlands.
• Experience of mentoring others as this role has the potential to grow into a team leadership role.

• Background in HVAC, refrigeration, or chiller systems would be beneficial but not essential.

There is a competitive package on offer for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer which includes:

• Basic salary up to 45k
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life insurance (4 x salary)
• Pension (6% employer, 4% employee)
• Early finish on a Friday
• Career progression opportunities within a growing company

If you're a forward‑thinking engineer with both mechanical and electrical design expertise, and you're ready to take the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to apply.