Senior Mechanical Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a world-leading business in the UK. The role involves leading the design of advanced opto-mechanical systems from concept to manufacture, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in opto-mechanical engineering and experience in regulated industries. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Training

Progression

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background developing opto-mechanical systems.
• Experience within a highly regulated industry such as Automotive or Aerospace.
• Proven experience leading projects/products.

Responsibilities

• Lead opto-mechanical system design from concept to manufacture.
• Develop specifications and perform sensitivity and reliability analysis.
• Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Support design reviews, documentation, and production handover.

Skills

Opto-mechanical system design

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

£50,000 - £60,000 + Training + Progression + Hybrid Working + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a world‑leading business where you'll play a lead role in developing advanced systems for global clients.

Are you a mechanical engineer with optics experience? Would you like to play a key role for a world leading company?

This innovative company specialises in the design and manufacture of high‑precision systems used across a range of industrial markets. Due to ongoing success and expansion, they are now looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their expert team.

In this role you will be tasked with leading the development of brand new high precision opto‑mechanical systems. This will involve design from concept to manufacture, integration and validation, whilst ensuring all industry regulations and standards are adhered to. In addition to this you will also have the opportunity to progress into more senior positions.

This role would therefore suit a Senior Mechanical Engineer with optics experience looking for a new challenge and the chance to play a key role on innovating projects for a world leading business.

The Role:

• Lead opto‑mechanical system design from concept to manufacture
• Develop specifications and perform sensitivity and reliability analysis
• Liaise with suppliers and sub‑contractors
• Support design reviews, documentation, and production handover

The Person:

• Strong background developing opto‑mechanical systems
• Experience within a highly regulated industry (Automotive, Defence, Medical, Aerospace)
• Proven experience leading projects/products
• Ideally degree educated