Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Lead & Innovate

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm based in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead projects from concept to production. You will produce detailed technical documents, collaborate with teams, and ensure designs meet safety and compliance standards. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in CAD modelling, particularly with SolidWorks, and come from a background in aerospace, defence, or medical devices. A competitive salary and flexible working hours are offer.

Benefits

Salary of GBP50,000–GBP60,000

Company Bonus

4.5-day working week

Ongoing training and personal development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Aerospace or a relevant field.
• Strong background in design engineering within regulated sectors.
• Confident using CAD tools, particularly SolidWorks.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Self-driven and able to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from concepts to production.
• Produce accurate drawings and technical documents.
• Review design work for quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Support design reviews and process improvements.

Skills

2D and 3D CAD modelling

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Technical report writing

Experience in aerospace or defence

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

An established engineering firm based in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead projects from concept to production. You will produce detailed technical documents, collaborate with teams, and ensure designs meet safety and compliance standards. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in CAD modelling, particularly with SolidWorks, and come from a background in aerospace, defence, or medical devices. A competitive salary and flexible working hours are offer.