Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Lead & Deliver

Recruit Engineering; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical insurance options

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Recruit Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex projects from concept through to manufacture, installation and client acceptance. The role requires technical leadership, project delivery, and a focus on quality and innovation.

You will guide engineering teams across multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while maintaining high standards of safety and performance. This senior position offers growth and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in mechanical design and project delivery.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and manufacturing drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Take ownership of technical, schedule and budget performance.
• Drive engineering excellence, ensuring quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• Apply advanced mechanical engineering principles to solve complex challenges.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions and design methodologies.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept to production support.
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications and BOMs.
• Support bid and proposal activities with technical submissions.
• Conduct design risk assessments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and design team members.

Skills

3D CAD

Leadership

Project delivery

Communication

Manufacturing drawings

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Recruit Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex projects from concept through to manufacture, installation and client acceptance. The role requires technical leadership, project delivery, and a focus on quality and innovation.

You will guide engineering teams across multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while maintaining high standards of safety and performance. This senior position offers growth and professional development opportunities.