Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – SolidWorks

Search Beyond Limited; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Search Beyond Limited is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive improvements to specialist engineered building products. Based on the Kent/London Border, you will own engineering changes from concept to release and mentor junior engineers.

You will use Advanced SolidWorks and PDM daily, perform DFMEA and tolerance analyses, and coordinate prototype builds and testing to ensure robust production-ready designs. A strong background in regulated manufacturing is valued.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in design/manufacturing engineering with production changes.
• Experience with DFMEA and root cause analysis.
• Ability to check and mentor drawings and documentation to ensure records match build standards.

Responsibilities

• Own a caseload of engineering changes from request through to release.
• Investigate field failures and NCRs to root cause and design permanent fixes.
• Produce and check 3D models, drawings and BOMs in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, releasing via ECNs.
• Use DFMEA, tolerance analysis and design reviews to manage risk on safety-critical changes.
• Plan prototype builds and run cycle/durability testing on in-house rigs.
• Prepare drawings for fire/smoke testing and attend labs as needed.
• Collaborate with suppliers on samples, tooling and first article inspection across metals and plastics.
• Mentor other engineers and improve drawing standards and processes.

Skills

7+ years design experience

DFMEA

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Product Design Engineering (or HNC/HND)

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - SolidWorks
Location: Kent/London Border (on site)
Salary: Up to £50,000 + benefits
Contract: Permanent, full time

Are you the engineer who doesn't just draw the fix, but stays with it until it's working on the factory floor? I'm recruiting for an established, privately owned manufacturer of specialist engineered building products, with a strong reputation for quality and compliance. As the business grows, they're looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead improvements to the products they already sell.

What you'll be doing

• Owning a caseload of engineering changes from request through to release
• Investigating field failures, customer concerns and NCRs to their root cause, then designing permanent fixes
• Producing and checking 3D models, drawings and BOMs in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, and releasing through ECNs
• Using DFMEA, tolerance analysis and design reviews to manage risk on safety-critical changes
• Planning prototype builds and running cycle and durability testing on in-house rigs
• Preparing drawings and specimens for fire and smoke testing at accredited labs, and attending tests where needed
• Working with suppliers on samples, tooling and first article inspection across extrusions, sheet metal, machined and moulded parts
• Checking and mentoring the work of other engineers and helping improve drawing standards and processes

What you'll bring

• A degree in Mechanical or Product Design Engineering (or an HNC/HND with equivalent experience)
• 7+ years in design or product engineering within manufacturing, including changes to products already in production
• Advanced SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, sheet metal, production drawings) and daily use of PDM
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFMEA and structured root cause tools such as 8D
• A good understanding of aluminium extrusion, sheet metal, machining, casting and injection moulding
• Clear written communication and the discipline to make sure the records match what's built
• Experience with certified or fire-rated products, test standards and third-party approvals would be a big plus, as would a background in building products or other regulated manufacturing, or some electromechanical work.

Why apply?

• Real technical authority on products that genuinely keep people safe
• A senior role where you see your designs go into production
• Occasional travel to suppliers, test labs and overseas colleagues
• A stable, growing business with a close-knit product team