Senior Mechanical Engineer

Innovate Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer in Chelmsford. You will lead mechanical design activities for advanced imaging systems, requiring strong CAD skills and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The ideal candidate should be adept in problem-solving and teamwork, ideally having experience in aerospace or high-reliability sectors. UK nationals only due to security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading projects and delivering high-quality results.
• Good understanding of FEA, stress/thermal analysis.
• Background in space, aerospace, or high-reliability industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities across multiple projects.
• Create detailed design documentation and manufacturing drawings.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and assess risks.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Strong CAD skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

Job description

The Role

Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Imaging

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for technology and precision design? We're looking for a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to play a leading role in the development of advanced imaging systems used in some of the most exciting projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities across multiple projects, turning specifications into practical solutions.
• Create detailed design documentation, manufacturing drawings, test plans, and reports.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input to improve solutions.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges, assess risks, and deliver practical engineering outcomes.
• Support process improvement, industrialisation, and best practice in mechanical engineering.
• Stay current with industry advances to apply new techniques and approaches.

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (Master\'s preferred).
• Strong CAD skills (experience with PTC Creo and Windchill desirable).
• Good understanding of FEA, stress/thermal analysis, and design for extreme environments (shock, vibration, thermal).
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacture/assembly.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Experience leading projects and delivering high-quality results.
• Chartered status (IMechE or equivalent) is highly beneficial.
• Background in space, aerospace, or high-reliability industries is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with ECSS or MIL-STD standards is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of requirements management tools (e.g. DFMEA, compliance matrices) is highly beneficial.

For Security Clearance purposes you MUST be a SOLE UK National