Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Wolverhampton Up to £50.5k

Progressive Global Energy; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at their Wolverhampton HQ. This role focuses on delivering complex mechanical handling and systems engineering for nuclear applications. The successful candidate will lead a team and ensure the compliance of designs throughout the comprehensive Engineering process. A competitive salary of up to £50,500 with opportunities for hybrid work is offered, along with a chance to contribute to significant projects in the nuclear sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (Automotive, Aerospace).
• Experience as Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead Design Engineer.
• Understanding of British and European Technical and Legislative standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Design Engineers to deliver engineered solutions.
• Manage design development through the full lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and design standards.

Skills

Mechanical Design

3D CAD

FEA Analysis Software

Structural Calculations

Leadership

Design Lifecycle Experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

3D CAD Software

FEA Analysis Software

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02.06.2025

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Wolverhampton Up to £50.5k

Progressive Engineering and a European Leader in Complex Mechanical Handling, Process Systems & Machinery Engineering for Nuclear Applications are looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for their Engineering & Manufacturing HQ near Wolverhampton, owing to project workload for 2024-2025+.

Based in Wolverhampton and reporting into the Mechanical Design Manager, the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design & delivery of complex mechanical handling, machinery & process systems for heavy-regulated applications in the Nuclear Sector (including Defence, New Build, Modular Reactor & Fusion / Fission Energy Projects).

Specifically, the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be leading a small team of Design Engineers to deliver concept-engineered solutions against complex requirements through the design lifecycle (from Front End Engineering to Detailed Design production), ensuring that the designs meet the requirements of the project and are compliant codes & standards.

Qualification & Experience Required for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering etc)
• Prior experience as Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead Design Engineer
• Full design lifecycle experience, taking designs through the gull design lifecycle, from concept through manufacture and commissioning
• Previous experience of leading and/or managing small teams of engineers (directly or indirectly)
• Experience in the mechanical design of Machinery, Mechanical Handling Systems, Hydraulics, Heavy Fabricated Structures, Landing Gear, Complex Mechanical Assemblies, Bulk Handling Systems, Oil & Gas Engineered Systems etc for regulated applications, such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Heavy Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Mining, Process Industry, Aerospace etc
• Previous design experience using 3D CAD, FEA Analysis Software and Hand Calculations to validate designs (stress & structural calculations etc).
• Conversant with British and European Technical and Legislative standards

For the successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, a salary up to £50,500 is on offer and this Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role is commutable from Wolverhampton, Dudley, West Brom, Birmingham, Telford, Cannock, Stafford, Stourbridge & Dudley and my client also operates a hybrid & flexible working policy for its Engineers.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LEAD MECHANCIAL DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE IS A STAFF / PERMANENT POSITION

To be considered for this Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role, please apply via the link below.

To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales