Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Lead Design Prototyping

HAWK3 Talent Solutions; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised gym membership

Employee discounts

Employee events

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is partnering with a growing engineering business in York to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. You will lead end-to-end mechanical design, from concept through development to production, delivering robust solutions that meet customer and safety requirements.

You will work in a team focusing on multi-disciplinary collaboration, tackling challenging projects with a hands-on, proactive approach and clear technical ownership.

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• SolidWorks / 3D CAD experience.
• Strong knowledge of advanced mechanical design principles.
• Experience taking projects from concept to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, practical attitude.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies and modular systems using SolidWorks / 3D CAD.
• Own designs from concept through testing and commissioning.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings and documentation.
• Select materials and consider tolerances, thermal performance, fatigue, vibration and shock.
• Support prototype builds, testing and product improvements.
• Investigate technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and technical teams.
• Contribute to design reviews and technical discussions.
• Manage several projects and ensure on-time delivery and spec compliance.
• Research technical topics and produce reports and recommendations.
• Mentor other engineering team members as required.

Skills

SolidWorks / 3D CAD

Mechanical design principles

Analytical & problem solving

Project management

Communication & teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks / 3D CAD

Job description

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is partnering with a growing engineering business in York to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. You will lead end-to-end mechanical design, from concept through development to production, delivering robust solutions that meet customer and safety requirements.

You will work in a team focusing on multi-disciplinary collaboration, tackling challenging projects with a hands-on, proactive approach and clear technical ownership.