Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Ensera Design; West of England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Flexible hybrid work

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave

Salary exchange pension

25 days leave

Lunch first Monday

Free breakfast Wednesdays

Wellbeing platform

EV/Cycle to work

Job summary

Ensera Design in Bristol is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design Engineer) to join our multidisciplinary team and deliver electromechanical medical device solutions from concept through to manufacture.

You will mentor juniors, lead projects, and collaborate with software, electronics and design specialists while upholding ISO13485 and risk management standards; a flexible hybrid working policy is in place.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in engineering principles and analytical methods for electromechanical systems.
• Proficient with 3D CAD and 2D drawings; SolidWorks advantageous.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes andDfMA techniques.
• Experience designing mechanical systems from concept to manufacturing.
• Experience in medical device development (ISO13485) and risk management (ISO14971).
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and mentor juniors.
• Excellent presentation and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading projects and delivering on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Collaborate with software, electronics and design teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Ensure delivery quality and adherence to schedule and budget.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

DFMA

ISO13485

Risk management

Mentoring

Project leadership

Communication

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Ensera Design is a world‑class user‑centred innovation and product development consultancy, specialising in the medical and consumer health sectors with offices in Bristol, Colorado and New Jersey. As part of Ensera, we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe, the USA and Asia.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design Engineer) to join our talented team and contribute to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients.

About you

You are a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design Engineer) working in consultancy, industry or at a start‑up within the medical device sector. You are a methodical and systematic thinker with a passion for understanding how products work and the needs of the user. You will bring your own skills to add depth to our team, so you’ll need to be a team player who thrives on collaborating with others across different skillsets including software, electronics and design.

Skills & Experience

We think someone with 5+ years of experience is likely to have the level of competence we are looking for. Whilst you do not need to meet all of these points, please ensure you meet the majority of them before applying:

• A keen focus on the use of engineering principles and analysis techniques to guide the design of electromechanical systems.
• Highly experienced in using 3D CAD and generating 2D drawings (SolidWorks is an advantage but not essential).
• Knowledge and experience of manufacturing processes and DfMA techniques.
• Experience in the design of mechanical systems and products from concept through to manufacture.
• Experience in medical device development (ISO13485) and risk management processes (ISO14971).
• Understanding and demonstrable experience of working within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Mentoring and management of junior team members.
• Excellent presentation skills including written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent client relationship management (ideally consultancy experience).
• Experience in leading projects, taking responsibility for delivery quality outputs on time and on budget.

The salary for this role is in line with our Senior salary band, from £51,000 to £73,954. Please note we ask you to provide your expected salary within the band as part of your application, this helps us understand how you view your experience against the role’s scope.

Why work with us?

Ensera Design offers interesting and varied work combined with a supportive team culture to provide a stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn from others. We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual and the team. We recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team.

• Performance‑related company‑wide bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon–Thu, 9:30am–12:00pm & 2:00pm–4:00pm; Fri, 9:30am–12:00pm).
• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Salary exchange pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform.
• Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes.
• Death in service (x4 gross salary).
• Training and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge‑sharing sessions.
• A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company‑wide meeting.
• Free breakfast every Wednesday, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team‑organised activities, summer and Christmas parties and more.

About us

We are based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state‑of‑the‑art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we’re just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside and St. Nick’s Markets.

Values

• Find a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what’s needed to get things done and exceed expectations.
• Pull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward.
• Care: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues and our planet.

Our diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting‑edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start‑ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics and diagnostics.

At Ensera Design we believe that designing for people means including all people, starting with the team behind the work. Our human‑centred design ethos is rooted in empathy, and our values – pull together, find a way and care – guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for. We know that different perspectives lead to better ideas, stronger collaboration and more meaningful outcomes. If you meet the skills and experience for this role, we welcome your application – whatever your background, identity or path into design. What matters to us is that you share our belief in purposeful, people‑first design.