Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Rotating Machinery

Owen Daniels; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern working environment

Excellent technical resources

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Owen Daniels is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Coventry to design rotating machinery and related equipment. The role involves creating precision 3D CAD models and detailed drawings, with collaboration across R&D, production, testing and quality teams to deliver robust solutions.

The successful candidate will hold a mechanical engineering degree, have rotating machinery experience, and be proficient in SolidWorks and hand calculations while ensuring compliance with industry

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in rotating machinery or high-speed mechanical systems.
• Strong 3D CAD and drawing skills (SolidWorks preferred).
• Familiar with relevant industry standards (API, ISO, ASME, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the mechanical design and development of rotating equipment (motors, pumps, compressors, or gearboxes).
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks).
• Conduct engineering hand calculations.
• Ensure designs meet performance, cost, compliance and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, testing and quality teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and continuous improvement.

Skills

Rotating machinery

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Hand calculations

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Owen Daniels is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Coventry to design rotating machinery and related equipment. The role involves creating precision 3D CAD models and detailed drawings, with collaboration across R&D, production, testing and quality teams to deliver robust solutions.

The successful candidate will hold a mechanical engineering degree, have rotating machinery experience, and be proficient in SolidWorks and hand calculations while ensuring compliance with industry