Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Battery Systems Lead

Bluetownonline Ltd; City Of London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Peterlee is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative battery systems. The role involves technical ownership of mechanical designs, mentoring junior engineers, and close collaboration with electrical engineers. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of design experience, with strong skills in SolidWorks and plastic component design. This full-time position offers competitive salary and requires onsite presence in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical design.
• Experience with metal component design and DFM/DFA principles.
• Strong appreciation for IP sealing and thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for custom battery systems.
• Design injection-moulded plastic components and ensure manufacturability.
• Oversee creation of detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings.

Skills

Proficient in SolidWorks

Plastic injection moulded component design

Thermoplastic material knowledge

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A technology company based in Peterlee is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative battery systems. The role involves technical ownership of mechanical designs, mentoring junior engineers, and close collaboration with electrical engineers. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of design experience, with strong skills in SolidWorks and plastic component design. This full-time position offers competitive salary and requires onsite presence in the UK.