Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

4 weeks ago

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Holt Executive Full time

About the Role:

Holt Executive is collaborating with a leading design and manufacturing company specialising in electro-optics, serving diverse global markets.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their talented engineering team to design and build advanced systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilise innovative design skills in electro-mechanical mechanisms and precision machinery.
  • Serve as the technical lead within a small, multidisciplinary project design team to deliver high-quality solutions that meet cost, time, and quality objectives.
  • Lead the creation of designs using 3D CAD software, specifically SolidWorks.
  • Collaborate with the team to conduct classical engineering analysis on designs, including stress, fatigue, and vibration, using both conventional methods and computer simulations.
  • Perform lab testing to verify and ensure design outputs meet the required specifications.
  • Lead the development of engineering reports to support new product designs, failure investigations, and other formal documentation to meet customer needs.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate electronic, control, and drive systems into equipment designs.

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Essential:
    • Experience in the design of complex mechanisms and structures.
    • Proven experience in the design of systems from original concept design, produced from a specification, through to production in a lead role.
    • Ability to analyse the loads on, and design solutions for drive mechanisms and motor systems.
    • Understand the application of machining, casting, fabrication, and moulding techniques.
    • Have experience in the use of a 3D CAD system (ideally SolidWorks).
  • Desirable:
    • Experience of working in the Defence or related sectors particularly in R&D and manufacturing, such as scientific equipment manufacturers, special purpose machine builders or high-end customisation companies.
    • Experience and knowledge of coaching in support of talent development within the team.
    • Previous experience in a similar level position in a 'Senior' level role, preferably in a small or medium-sized company and/or relevant business model.
    • Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering
    • Experience of working and delivering within a continuous improvement environment coupled with a personal drive for continuous improvement.

Company Benefits:

  • 37.5-hour work week with lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
  • 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
  • Employee wellbeing service providing access to remote GP services, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy consultations.
  • Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline.
  • Company Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
  • Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and regular wellbeing activities.
  • Employee discount scheme, including access to a wellbeing hub.
  • Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our business, all staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

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