Senior Mechanical Engineer – End-to-End Vehicle Systems

Manpower UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Professional development opportunities

Defence/heavy equipment projects

Job summary

EKA Limited is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own innovative projects from concept through to manufacture and in-service support. You will work in a small, collaborative team on mechanical design, FEA, vehicle integration and manufacturing support across the full lifecycle.

The role requires heavy design responsibility, strong Autodesk Inventor skills, and the ability to produce technical drawings, BOMs and documentation for defence and heavy equipment applications.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (BEng/BSc or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Mechanical Design Engineering.
• Strong Autodesk Inventor experience (2D and 3D CAD).
• Cradle-to-grave design experience from concept to implementation and support.
• Experience producing technical drawings, BOMs and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of FEA, engineering calculations and structural design principles.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop mechanical designs using Autodesk Inventor 2D/3D CAD.
• Create detailed engineering drawings in accordance with BS8888 standards.
• Design fabricated structural components for specialist applications.
• Perform FEA and engineering calculations to support design decisions.
• Manage projects through concept, design, manufacture, assembly and testing.
• Produce and maintain BOMs, CAD documentation and manufacturing records.
• Support product manufacture, integration and testing activities.
• Present engineering solutions during internal and customer reviews.
• Provide technical support across the wider business.
• Liaise with suppliers and external stakeholders for project delivery.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

FEA

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BS8888 standards

Job description

EKA Limited is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own innovative projects from concept through to manufacture and in-service support. You will work in a small, collaborative team on mechanical design, FEA, vehicle integration and manufacturing support across the full lifecycle.

The role requires heavy design responsibility, strong Autodesk Inventor skills, and the ability to produce technical drawings, BOMs and documentation for defence and heavy equipment applications.