Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Progressive; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Warrington, focusing on bespoke mechanical handling systems for the nuclear sector. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative projects, apply your CAD and FEA expertise, and work with a team dedicated to engineering excellence. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £65,000, along with a pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible & Hybrid working

Excellent Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a regulated industry, particularly nuclear or defence.
• Strong background in bespoke machinery and heavy mechanical handling systems.
• Experience with industry codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of custom-engineered systems for nuclear applications.
• Deliver projects through the full design lifecycle from concept to manufacture.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

CAD

FEA

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

ANSYS

Abaqus

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Warrington, UK

Salary: Competitive salary (Up to £65,000) + Pension + Flexible & Hybrid working, and other excellent benefits.

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Global Leader in Nuclear Engineering based near Warrington.

This is a unique opportunity to work on bespoke, complex and heavy mechanical handling and process machinery, supporting projects across the full design lifecycle-from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) to final delivery. You'll play a key role in the design and manufacture of high-integrity systems for the nuclear sector, applying your expertise in CAD, FEA and engineering standards to deliver safe, innovative, and efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Lead the mechanical design of custom-engineered systems for nuclear and industrial applications.
• Deliver projects through the full design lifecycle, from concept and FEED to detailed design and manufacture.
• Apply CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) and FEA (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) tools to develop and validate designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards (ASME, BS EN, RCC-M, etc.) in a highly regulated environment.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, manufacturing, and quality assurance.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in a regulated industry (nuclear, defence, oil & gas, aerospace, etc.).
• Strong background in bespoke machinery, heavy mechanical handling systems, or process equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Ideally possess a solid understanding of FEED, design for manufacture (DFM), and lifecycle engineering.
• Experience working to nuclear or safety-critical standards such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Pharmaceutical, Defence or Marine
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global OEM shaping the future of Nuclear Engineering.
• Work on mission-critical projects with real-world impact.
• Enjoy a collaborative, technically challenging environment with career progression and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary (Up to £65,000) + Pension + Flexible & Hybrid working, and other excellent benefits.
• Excellent Professional, Career & Technical Development Opportunities

Apply Now

If you're a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a world-class engineering organisation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us drive the future of Nuclear Engineering

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Warrington, UK

Company: Global Nuclear Engineering OEM

Salary: Competitive salary (Up to £65,000) + Pension + Flexible & Hybrid working, and other excellent benefits.

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Global Leader in Nuclear Engineering based near Warrington.

This is a unique opportunity to work on bespoke, complex and heavy mechanical handling and process machinery, supporting projects across the full design lifecycle-from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) to final delivery. You'll play a key role in the design and manufacture of high-integrity systems for the nuclear sector, applying your expertise in CAD, FEA and engineering standards to deliver safe, innovative, and efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Lead the mechanical design of custom-engineered systems for nuclear and industrial applications.
• Deliver projects through the full design lifecycle, from concept and FEED to detailed design and manufacture.
• Apply CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) and FEA (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) tools to develop and validate designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards (ASME, BS EN, RCC-M, etc.) in a highly regulated environment.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, manufacturing, and quality assurance.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in a regulated industry (nuclear, defence, oil & gas, aerospace, etc.).
• Strong background in bespoke machinery, heavy mechanical handling systems, or process equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Ideally possess a solid understanding of FEED, design for manufacture (DFM), and lifecycle engineering.
• Experience working to nuclear or safety-critical standards such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Pharmaceutical, Defence or Marine
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global OEM shaping the future of Nuclear Engineering.
• Work on mission-critical projects with real-world impact.
• Enjoy a collaborative, technically challenging environment with career progression and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary (Up to £65,000) + Pension + Flexible & Hybrid working, and other excellent benefits.
• Excellent Professional, Career & Technical Development Opportunities

Apply Now

If you're a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a world-class engineering organisation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us drive the future of Nuclear Engineering

Desired Skills and Experience

Mechanical Engineering Design Engineer Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Senior Design Engineer CAD 3DCAD FEA FEED Nuclear Engineering Manufacturing Manage Lead Nuclear Engineering Degree Advanced Engineering Design for Manufacture

To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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