Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; West Midlands; Remoto; GBP 55.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company car

Career progression to Chief Engineer

Long-term opportunity

Descrizione del lavoro

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in the West Midlands to lead the design of bespoke lifting and handling equipment for heavy industry. You will take concepts through detailed drawings, produce 3D models using Inventor and Vault, and generate engineering documentation.

The role involves stress calculations, risk assessments, and compliance with British and international standards, with progression towards Chief Engineer and a strong, expert engineering team environment.

Competenze

• Experience designing special purpose machinery in heavy industry.
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Mansioni

• Design bespoke lifting and handling equipment.
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Conoscenze

Project management

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Formazione

HND

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Vault

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – 55,000– 65,000 + Company Car + Package – West Midlands

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing division based in the West Midlands, located with excellent transport links. This Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position offers 55,000– 65,000 plus company car and full package, working within a small, highly skilled team of engineers designing bespoke special purpose machinery for heavy industry. There is clear succession planning in place, with the opportunity to shadow and progress into a Chief Engineer role.

The Role

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will:

• Design bespoke lifting and handling equipment for heavy engineering applications

• Take projects from concept through to detailed manufacturing drawings

• Use Autodesk Inventor and Vault to produce 3D models and manufacturing documentation

• Produce stress calculations by hand, using Excel and FEA tools

• Compile risk assessments and ensure compliance with British and international standards

• Support manufacturing, testing, installation and commissioning

• Work closely with sales and manufacturing teams to interpret and develop customer requirements

• Identify technical challenges and implement practical, cost–effective solutions

• Produce technical reports, certificates, quality records and operation & maintenance manuals

• Ensure designs are safe, compliant, manufacturable and economically viable

• Manage multiple live projects at various stages of development

• Carry out occasional site visits to client premises for data collection, technical discussions and commissioning support

Qualifications & Experience

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer must have:

• Minimum HND (BSc Mechanical Engineering preferred)

• Proven experience designing special purpose machinery within heavy industry (essential)

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and mechanics of materials

• Experience producing stress calculations (hand calculations + FEA)

• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Vault

• Experience working to British & International standards (e.g. BS EN, LOLER, PUWER, UKCA)

• Knowledge of fabrication, welding processes and manufacturability

• Ability to produce technical documentation, O&M manuals and quality records

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

Candidates must be currently residing in the UK with full right to work documentation.

Benefits

• 55,000– 65,000 salary

• Company car included (with travel to client sites)

• Clear progression to Chief Engineer level

• Work within a specialist, highly respected engineering team

• Exposure to complex, bespoke heavy industrial projects

• Stable, long–term opportunity within a growing manufacturing division

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to step into a leadership–track position within heavy industrial special purpose machinery design.