Senior Mechanical Engineer

IC Resources; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is partnering with a technology company that develops ruggedised hardware for demanding real-world environments. You will take technical ownership of complex mechanical products from early-stage concept through to manufacture and validation.

The role focuses on leading mechanical design, prototyping, testing and validation, with hands-on leadership across multidisciplinary teams and a strong emphasis on reliability and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading mechanical design from concept to production.
• Strong hands-on prototyping, testing and validation experience.
• Excellent communication and influence across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept through to manufacture.
• Take technical ownership of complex hardware programmes.
• Design robust products for challenging environments.
• Drive improvements in reliability, performance and manufacturability.
• Work across materials, thermal management, structural design and sealing.
• Lead prototyping, testing and product validation.
• Champion DfM / DfA throughout the design process.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering teams.
• Mentor and support engineers while remaining hands-on.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Leadership

Prototyping

Validation

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

I’m working with an innovative technology company developing ruggedised hardware for some of the most demanding real-world environments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take technical ownership of complex mechanical products, from early-stage concept right through to manufacture and validation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading mechanical design from concept through to manufacture
• Taking technical ownership of complex hardware programmes
• Designing robust products for challenging environments
• Driving improvements in reliability, performance and manufacturability
• Working across materials, thermal management, structural design and sealing
• Leading prototyping, testing and product validation
• Championing DfM / DfA throughout the design process
• Providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Mentoring and supporting engineers while remaining hands-on technically

What they’re looking for:

• Background in aerospace, defence or another highly demanding engineering environment
• Strong 3D CAD skills — SolidWorks, Siemens NX or similar
• Proven experience taking complex products from concept to production
• Strong hands-on prototyping, testing and validation experience
• Experience leading technical projects and making key engineering decisions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams