Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Sheet Metal & Wiring

Professional Technical Ltd; Warley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of design projects. The role requires expertise in mechanical and electrical design, particularly in sheet metal components and wiring systems. Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing setting and be able to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Benefits include a salary up to £45k, 23 days of holiday, and opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £45k

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance (4 x salary)

Pension (6% employer, 4% employee)

Early finish on a Friday

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in sheet metal design and BOM management.
• Electrical engineering knowledge with hands‑on experience in wiring loom and harness design.
• Proficiency in CAD software (CREO experience advantageous, but not essential).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work on‑site full‑time in the West Midlands.
• Experience of mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing sheet metal components for manufacturing applications.
• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Producing detailed CAD models and technical drawings.
• Designing wiring looms and harnesses for integration.
• Collaborating with production and quality teams.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Sheet metal design

Electrical engineering knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

CREO

Other CAD software

Job description

A global manufacturer is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of design projects. The role requires expertise in mechanical and electrical design, particularly in sheet metal components and wiring systems. Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing setting and be able to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Benefits include a salary up to £45k, 23 days of holiday, and opportunities for career progression within the company.