Senior Mechanical Engineer

Platform Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading product development consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the technical development of innovative products. You will work across a range of sectors, managing projects from concept to market launch. Candidates must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience in product development, and strong project management skills. This role offers hybrid work options, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including annual leave bonuses and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

22 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Profit-related annual bonus

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development within a consultancy or fast-paced R&D environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes like injection molding and rapid prototyping.
• Ability to deliver complex projects and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development on projects and contribute to strategic design direction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee and support junior engineers, ensuring high standards of work.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Effective communication

Creative problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

CAD software

CAE software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

A leading product development consultancy is experiencing significant growth and is looking for talented Senior Mechanical Engineers to join its expanding multidisciplinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the technical development of innovative products across a wide range of sectors including consumer, transport, healthcare, and industrial.

About the Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you ll take a hands–on technical lead across diverse, high–impact projects – from consumer electronics to medical devices and mobility solutions. You'll work closely with cross–functional teams including industrial designers, electronics and software engineers to create class–leading products that make a real–world difference.

This position includes opportunities for project leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and managing client relationships, budgets, and timelines. You'll see your work progress from concept through to market launch, with the majority of projects reaching commercial production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical development on projects and contribute to strategic design direction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee and support junior engineers, ensuring high standards of work.
• Manage project deliverables including planning, budgets, and client communication.
• Present ideas and progress to clients in a clear and compelling way.
• Apply creative problem–solving and engineering rigour to develop innovative, manufacturable products.

Requirements

• A degree (2:1 or above) in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline from a reputable institution.
• Proven experience in product development, ideally within a consultancy or fast–paced R&D environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including injection moulding and rapid prototyping.
• Proficiency in engineering tools such as CAD and CAE software.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects and maintain strong client relationships.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and able to work on–site as required.

Desirable Skills

• Experience developing products in regulated environments such as medical or automotive.
• Ability to create mathematical models or simulations to support design decisions.
• Understanding of DFM, sustainability, and cost optimisation principles.

What s Offered

• The chance to work on meaningful, high–profile projects with global impact.
• Opportunities for hands–on prototyping, lab testing, and IP generation.
• Mentorship, technical development and tailored career progression.
• Hybrid work options and flexibility where possible.
• Competitive salary and overtime pay.
• 22 days annual leave (increasing with service) + holiday bonuses.
• 37–hour week with half–day Fridays.
• Profit–related annual bonus and additional fixed bonuses.
• Pension scheme, paid parking, cycle–to–work scheme, and other benefits.
• Social activities, team sports, and wellness initiatives.