Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Progressive Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering OEM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Wolverhampton. The role involves leading bespoke heavy engineering projects, applying expertise in CAD and FEA to create innovative solutions in a regulated environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates to advance their careers in a collaborative and technically challenging environment, with competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a regulated industry like defence or oil & gas.
• Strong background in heavy engineering systems or bespoke machinery.
• Familiarity with design for manufacture (DFM) and lifecycle engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of custom-engineered systems for safety-critical applications.
• Deliver projects from concept to detailed design and manufacture.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

3D CAD

Leadership

Communication

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Wolverhampton, UK
Company: Global 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 complex engineering solutions based near Wolverhampton.

This is a unique opportunity to work on Bespoke Heavy Engineering Projects (Welded, Fabricated & Machined Machinery & Equipment), 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, 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 industrial and safety–critical 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 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 (e.g., defence, oil & gas, aerospace, energy, etc.).
• Strong background in bespoke machinery, heavy engineering 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 safety–critical standards in sectors such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Pharmaceutical, Defence, or Marine.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global OEM delivering high–impact engineering solutions.
• Work on mission–critical projects with real–world applications.
• 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 shape the future of advanced engineering.

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