Senior Mechanical Engineer

VanRath Search & Selection; Kilrea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Modern manufacturing facilities

Free onsite parking

Challenging bespoke projects

Supportive engineering team

Job summary

VanRath Search & Selection in Kilrea, Northern Ireland invites a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design projects from concept to manufacture for UK/European customers. You’ll create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings, manage BOMs, and drive improvements in collaboration with production and project teams on a range of challenging, bespoke solutions.

The role offers a competitive salary (£45,000–£55,000) with enhanced pension, life assurance and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Proven ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products and engineering solutions.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Manage projects from concept through design, manufacture and implementation.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with production to improve manufacturability and solve technical challenges.
• Engage with customers and suppliers on bespoke requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practice.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

NX

Product development

Mentoring

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

NX

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (KYSMENG2207) Kilrea, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP55000 per annum

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An established and growing engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging projects, influence new product development and play a key role in delivering innovative engineered solutions for customers across the UK and Europe.

Working within a modern manufacturing environment, you'll collaborate with production, procurement and project teams to develop high-quality products from concept through to manufacture.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll lead mechanical design projects while supporting continuous product improvement and ensuring designs meet the highest engineering and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products and engineering solutions


• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and Bills of Materials


• Manage projects from concept through design, manufacture and implementation


• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and customer specifications


• Work closely with production teams to improve manufacturability and resolve technical challenges


• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding bespoke engineering requirements


• Participate in design reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives


• Support product development and engineering innovation


• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to developing engineering best practice

About You

You'll be an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for solving engineering challenges and delivering practical design solutions.

Ideally you'll have:

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline


• Several years' experience in a mechanical design or product development role


• Strong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, NX or similar)


• Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials


• A background in heavy engineering, fabrication, automotive, special-purpose machinery or a similar manufacturing environment


• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills


• The ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously


• A practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail

What's on Offer

• Enhanced pension scheme


• Life assurance


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Genuine opportunities for career progression


• Modern manufacturing facilities


• Free onsite parking


• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, bespoke engineering projects


• Supportive and collaborative engineering team

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, products and technology. You'll have the autonomy to lead projects, contribute to innovative product development and see your designs brought to life on the manufacturing floor. If you're looking for a role offering technical variety, career progression and long-term stability, we'd love to hear from you.