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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
2 months ago
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team as a Lead Mechanical Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing complex mechanical systems and structures, leading a project design team, and managing workload and design outputs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop complex mechanical systems and structures, including electro-mechanical mechanisms and precision machinery.
- Lead a project design team, manage workload, and oversee design outputs to ensure quality, cost, and time constraints are met.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electronic, control, and drive systems into equipment designs.
- Conduct lab testing to verify and ensure design outputs meet required design inputs.
- Develop and lead engineering reports to support new product designs, failure investigations, and other formal documentation.
- Provide support for production, testing, and field engineering teams, as well as assist sales teams with bids and quotations.
- Work closely with project managers and sales teams to provide time estimates for design activities and track progress.
- Assist the Sales Team in preparing proposals, quotations, and sales literature.
Requirements:
- Experience in designing complex mechanisms and structures.
- Proven ability to design systems from original concept to production, taking a lead role.
- Expertise in analyzing loads and designing solutions for drive mechanisms and motor systems.
- Understanding of machining, casting, fabrication, and moulding techniques.
- Experience with 3D CAD systems (ideally SolidWorks).
- Strong grasp of the technical aspects of the work and related activities.
- Ability to lead a project design team, manage workload, and oversee design outputs.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in designing for harsh environments.
- Background in Defence or related sectors, particularly in R&D and manufacturing, such as scientific equipment, special-purpose machinery, or high-end customization.
- Experience in coaching and talent development within a team.
- Previous experience in a senior-level role, preferably within a small or medium-sized company.
Personal Attributes:
- A flair for innovation, new concept designs, and a passion for mechanical engineering.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce reports and participate in formal design reviews.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work well both in a team and autonomously when required.
- Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proficient in performing engineering calculations.
- Experience in a continuous improvement environment, with a personal drive for improvement.
Work-Life Balance:
- 37.5-hour working week.
- Lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
- 28 days of annual leave.
- Christmas closure.
- Holiday purchasing scheme.
Benefits:
- Group pension plan with matched contributions up to 5%.
- Income protection and Employee Assistance Programmes.
- Life assurance policy with bereavement counseling and probate helpline.
- Company share incentive plan and save-as-you-earn scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including access to a wellbeing app, mental health support, and regular activities.
- Regular sports and social activities.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Reward platform with high street discounts and employee benefits.
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Great working environment with free onsite parking at all locations.
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of the business, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Proof of identity, employment history, right to work in the UK, and UK residency for at least five years will be required.
