Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design and Testing)

JR United Kingdom; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering clean-tech company in Horsham seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and test innovative mechanical systems. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment, collaborating globally and contributing to sustainable solutions.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday + 8 statutory days

Travel opportunities during work hours

Support for professional accreditation

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Eligible for IMechE membership (CEng or IEng).
• Highly fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of high-efficiency mechanical systems.
• Translate design concepts into CAD models and simulations.
• Collaborate with international R&D teams.

Skills

CAD

Simulation

Design Engineering

Assembly & Testing

Instrumentation

Manufacturing Processes

Education

Strong Engineering Degree

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design and Testing), Horsham

Client:

Bracey R&D Ltd.

Location:

Horsham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Opportunity: Principal Mechanical Development Engineer

Location: Horsham, UK (Hybrid – 50% remote / 50% on-site)

Employment Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• 30 days paid holiday + 8 statutory days
• Travel opportunities during work hours
• Support for professional accreditation

About the Role

AirJoule — a pioneering US-based joint venture in collaboration with GE — is expanding its UK operations with the launch of Bracey R&D Ltd, a new product development hub in Horsham. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth, clean-tech company on a mission to transform water, energy, and HVAC systems using their novel MOF-based process, empowered by our new turbo-compressor technology. As part of our UK team, you will help re-engineer and optimize our prototype, shaping the next generation of products. You’ll work alongside leading engineers, blending creative problem-solving with hands-on prototyping, testing, and design refinement. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about innovation and thriving in a fast-paced, start-up environment with global collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of high-efficiency mechanical systems
• Translate design concepts into CAD models, simulations, and best practices
• Assemble and validate mechanical components using high-precision instrumentation
• Support alignment of design with scalable manufacturing methods
• Collaborate with international R&D teams, including travel to the USA

What We’re Looking For

We're hiring an elite group of engineers with skills in:

• CAD: SolidWorks, Onshape or similar
• Simulation: Stress, vibration, thermal analysis; CFD knowledge useful
• Design Engineering: DfM, DfA, GD&T, FMEA, tolerance management
• Useful specialities: DC Motors, passive air bearings, vacuum systems, rotating seals
• Assembly & Testing: Building and troubleshooting high-precision assemblies
• Instrumentation: Product validation and test procedures
• Manufacturing Processes: Manual and CNC machining, gravity die casting

Requirements

• Strong Engineering Degree (or expert specialist)
• Minimum 6 years of relevant industrial experience
• Full UK driving license
• Eligible for IMechE membership (CEng or IEng)
• UK/EU passport preferred, DBS clearable, solid references, and able to visit the USA
• Highly fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Located near Horsham/Crawley or able to commute 50/50 hybrid

Ready to shape the future of green technology?