Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Lab‑Focused R&D

University-of-Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement (30 days

Training and career progression

Fitness facilities and staff discounts

Travel schemes and more

Job summary

The University of Nottingham invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Fixed Term) based at Jubilee Campus in Nottingham. You will contribute to MAS research by designing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining facilities and equipment essential to our experimental program.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams to deliver precise components and systems, manage projects, and provide supervision.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering is essential.
• PhD in mechanical engineering or similar is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer status and project management qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, manufacture, commission and use test facilities for MAS research.
• Collaborate with suppliers and sub-contractors to deliver precision components and assemblies.
• Lead and manage complex industrial research projects and mentor team members.

Skills

Mechanical design

Experimental setups

Project management

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

PhD in mechanical engineering (desirable)

Chartered Engineer status (desirable)

Tools

None

Job description

The University of Nottingham invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Fixed Term) based at Jubilee Campus in Nottingham. You will contribute to MAS research by designing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining facilities and equipment essential to our experimental program.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams to deliver precise components and systems, manage projects, and provide supervision.