Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Bespoke Machinery

Sapien

West Bromwich

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Sapien are a specialist engineering business near West Bromwich, delivering heavy lifting equipment and bespoke machinery. This role offers ownership from concept through detailed design, manufacture, testing and installation, with potential progression to senior technical leadership.

We are seeking an engineer with strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials, stress analysis and 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor).

Qualifications

Experience as Mechanical Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer.
Designing bespoke or special-purpose machinery.
Strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials and stress analysis.
3D CAD experience with manufacturing drawings.
Understanding of lifting equipment design is advantageous.
Experience with FEA and practical manufacturing considerations.

Responsibilities

Develop bespoke mechanical designs from concept through to detailed drawings.
Produce engineering calculations, including hand calculations, Excel-based and FEA.
Prepare design docs, technical reports, risk assessments and compliance docs.
Select and specify mechanical components and equipment.
Ensure designs are practical, safe and cost-efficient to manufacture.
Collaborate with fabrication, welding and manufacturing teams.
Provide technical support during testing, installation and commissioning.
Support customer requirements at tender and manufacturing stages.
Carry out site visits to gather information and discuss solutions.
Ensure designs comply with UK and international standards and legislation.
Maintain accurate design records and quality documentation.
Support and check the work of other design team members.