Senior Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineering · Bristol, UK

Crux Product Design Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Bike-to-work options

Health cash plan

Enhanced family leave

Social events

Job summary

Crux Product Design Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead multidisciplinary projects in medical and consumer goods sectors. You will direct project delivery and help grow the team's capabilities.

The role requires a first-class degree, 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience, and strong leadership. You will mentor colleagues, manage clients, and apply first principles to solve complex problems. We offer a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• First-class degree in an accredited engineering program.
• 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience.
• Technical leadership skills and ability to mentor others.
• Track record of excellence in technical work and communication.
• Strong mathematical skills and ability to apply first principles to problems.
• Experience managing clients or external stakeholders.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

First principles

Mathematics

Engineering processes

Client/stakeholder management

Education

First‑class degree

Job description

Position Overview

We’re on the lookout for a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. If you’re interested in working on multidisciplinary engineering projects that tackle some of the toughest briefs in the medical and consumer goods sectors, we want to hear from you!

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Crux, you will be leading high-profile client projects and playing a key role in the development of the team’s capabilities and operating processes. You will lead from the front, consistently demonstrating excellence in analytical, creative and experimental activities to ensure the successful delivery of project work to your clients.

This role can adapt to suit either a mid- or high-level of previous experience in related fields.

Check out what our Mechanical Engineering team is all about: Crux - Mechanical Engineering

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Achieved a First classification in a relevant accredited degree program.

• 7+ years of experience in hands-on engineering roles with demonstrable achievements.

• Technical leadership skills and an ambition to develop others in your areas of expertise.

• A track record of excellence in technical work and communication.

• Strong mathematical skills and ability to apply “first principles” to problems.

• In-depth knowledge of a wide range of engineering processes.

• Experience managing clients, customers or other external stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience in a consultancy environment.

• Experience in the medical, pharma or health industries.

Why you'll love working here

We’re a dynamic, fast‑growing engineering consultancy with a reputation for delivering brilliant work and for being a genuinely great place to build your career.

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. You’ll enjoy a generous holiday allowance, life assurance, a generous pension scheme, bike-to-work options, a health cash plan, enhanced family leave and opportunities to get involved in social events throughout the year.

• generous holiday allowance
• life assurance
• a generous pension scheme
• bike-to-work options
• a health cash plan
• enhanced family leave
• opportunities to get involved in social events throughout the year

Check out what an opportunity at Crux offers you: Life at Crux

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and strive to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences help us grow.

We’re a Disability Confident employer. If you would like to make an application under the Disability Confident Scheme or need adjustments at any stage of the application and interview process (or once you join us!), just let us know and we’ll make sure you have the support you need.