Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design bespoke lifting equipment for heavy engineering applications. You will take projects from concept through detailed manufacturing drawings, collaborating with sales and production teams to ensure all technical requirements are met, and providing technical support across production, testing, and commissioning phases.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical design abilities, CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault) and MS Office, with

Qualifications

• Experience in designing special-purpose machinery, fabricated products/systems, structures, welded products and/or lifting equipment is advantageous.
• Strong mechanical design capabilities across concept to manufacture.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke lifting equipment from concept to detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Collaborate with sales and manufacturing teams to meet technical requirements.
• Perform calculations, Excel, and FEA to verify designs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide technical support during production, testing, installation, and commissioning stages.
• Produce statutory documents, quality records, and operation and maintenance instructions.
• Manage multiple projects at various stages of development while maintaining high quality and safety.

Skills

Mechanical design

Communication

Independent/team work

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering

BSc preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Vault

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Material Handling, Hydraulic Equipment, Industrial Equipment

Competitive Salary Plus Car Allowance and Benefits

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Design Engineer , where your skills and expertise will directly contribute to the design and development of bespoke lifting equipment for heavy engineering applications across the globe. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects, collaborate with talented teams, and pave the way for future leadership opportunities by shadowing the Chief Engineer with the potential to take over this pivotal role.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer You Will

• Design bespoke lifting equipment, taking projects from concept to detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Collaborate with sales and manufacturing teams to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Perform calculations, Excel, and FEA to verify designs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide technical support during production, testing, installation, and commissioning stages.
• Produce statutory documents, quality records, and operation and maintenance instructions.
• Manage multiple projects at various stages of development while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

The Mechanical Design Engineer Will Have

• A minimum of an HND in Mechanical Engineering, with a BSc preferred.
• Proven experience in designing special:purpose machinery, fabricated products/systems, structures, welded products and/or lifting equipment being advantageous but someone with good mechanical design capabilities would be considered.
• Proficiency in CAD being able to use AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, and Microsoft Office applications for design activities although other systems will be considered.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design applications being able to take products from concept through to manufacture.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

This role is instrumental in supporting the companys mission to deliver innovative, high:quality, and safe designs that are recognised as leading within their sector. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will drive excellence and innovation in the manufacturing industry.