Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Harwich (MA); On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing company in Harwich is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their design team. This role involves the full lifecycle of bespoke mechanical systems, focusing on creating detailed designs, liaising with production teams, and ensuring quality and cost objectives are met. An ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong 3D CAD skills, with opportunities to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design engineering role in manufacturing.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments.
• Good understanding of design for manufacture principles.

Responsibilities

• Creating detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings.
• Producing 3D models, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Supporting product development and quality objectives.

Skills

3D CAD skills

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Job Description

JOB- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Harwich

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £40,000 to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Premier Engineering is working with a growing engineering and manufacturing company based in Harwich, who are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding design team. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the full lifecycle of bespoke mechanical systems and engineered solutions.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• A degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experience working in a mechanical design engineering position within a manufacturing or engineering company
• Strong 3D CAD skills – ideally SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar
• Experience with fabrication, assemblies, sheet metal, or machinery
• A good understanding of design for manufacture (DFM) principles
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and technical communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Creating detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings
• Producing 3D models, assemblies, and BOMs
• Supporting the development of new products and improvement of existing ones
• Liaising with production, purchasing, and project teams
• Ensuring designs meet quality, cost, and timescale objectives
• Participating in design reviews and supporting prototype builds and testing

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer based near Harwich and looking to join a forward-thinking engineering company, please apply with your latest CV, availability, and salary expectations.