Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - SolidWorks (Fire-Rated)

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

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.