Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Bespoke Machinery, Car

Sapien Engineering; Dudley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

Sapien Engineering, a specialist engineering business near West Bromwich, seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to own projects from concept through to detailed design, manufacturing, testing and installation, with potential progression to a senior technical leadership role.

You will develop bespoke mechanical designs, perform engineering calculations (hand, Excel, FEA), prepare design documentation, and select components.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer.
• Experience designing bespoke or special-purpose machinery.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and an understanding of mechanics of materials.
• Experience carrying out stress analysis and engineering calculations.
• Practical experience with FEA / finite element analysis.
• Strong 3D CAD experience, ideally with Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience producing detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings.
• A good understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly fabrication, welding and machining.
• Experience designing lifting equipment would be highly advantageous.
• An understanding of UK machinery and workplace safety legislation, including LOLER, PUWER and UKCA.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical design

Stress analysis

FEA

3D CAD

Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Sapien Engineering, a specialist engineering business near West Bromwich, seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to own projects from concept through to detailed design, manufacturing, testing and installation, with potential progression to a senior technical leadership role.

You will develop bespoke mechanical designs, perform engineering calculations (hand, Excel, FEA), prepare design documentation, and select components.