Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Lead Complex Mechanisms (Hybrid)

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a 6-month outside IR35 assignment in West Sussex, with hybrid working. You will own mechanical components and assemblies from concept to production, delivering robust, manufacturable designs for challenging environments.

You will lead design, CAD modeling, validation and risk management, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality and suppliers to ensure on-time product delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant design and development experience of complex products.
• Proficient 3D CAD; familiar with Creo, NX or SolidWorks.
• Experience in regulated/high-performance environments.
• Familiar with FEA, DFMEA/DRBFM and risk management.
• Strong testing, validation and root-cause analysis skills.
• Mentoring or leading junior engineers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of mechanical components from concept to production.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Own requirements and ensure performance, quality, reliability targets.
• Plan and support testing and validation activities.
• Engage with suppliers and external partners.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and project teams.

Skills

3D CAD (Creo/NX/SolidWorks)

FEA

DFMEA/DRBFM

Thermal & structural analysis

Engineering leadership

Regulated environment experience

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a 6-month outside IR35 assignment in West Sussex, with hybrid working. You will own mechanical components and assemblies from concept to production, delivering robust, manufacturable designs for challenging environments.

You will lead design, CAD modeling, validation and risk management, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality and suppliers to ensure on-time product delivery.