Senior Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago

Datchet, United Kingdom XRC Robotics Full time £70,000 - £85,000 per year

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of mechanical subassemblies - from initial concept through detailed design, validation, and integration. You'll take full ownership of complex design work within multidisciplinary projects or subassemblies, ensuring robustness, manufacturability, and traceability throughout.

You'll be the go-to expert in
SolidWorks
, also working with
PDM
to manage revisions and documentation. Strong analytical ability and experience in
stress analysis and FEA
are essential, as you'll ensure every design meets performance and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce high-quality CAD models, detailed drawings, and design documentation in
    SolidWorks
  • Manage version control and documentation using SolidWorks PDM
  • Perform (basic) stress analysis, tolerance studies, and FEA
    to validate designs
  • Design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) using CNC, fabricated, and printed parts
  • Own subassembly designs from concept through prototype, testing, and production release
  • Support prototype builds, integration, and testing, ensuring design intent is maintained
  • Collaborate with team members on system integration
  • Contribute to material selection, sealing, and durability optimisation
  • Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement across the team

Skills & Experience

Required:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of mechanical design experience in complex assemblies or vehicles
  • Expert user of SolidWorks
    , with experience managing projects through
    PDM systems
  • Experience in stress analysis and FEA
    (SolidWorks Simulation or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes
  • Experience taking ownership of subassemblies from concept to release
  • Confident producing detailed drawings and documentation to engineering standards
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with tracked or wheeled vehicle systems
  • Exposure to suspension, drivetrain, or structural systems
  • Knowledge of IP-rated or ruggedised designs
  • Familiarity with fabrication, welding, and CNC machining
  • Experience working to ISO or defence-quality frameworks
  • Ability to mentor others and manage design tasks independently

Why Join Us

  • Take full design ownership of complex robotic subassemblies
  • Work on advanced tracked vehicle systems with real-world deployment
  • Be part of a collaborative, hands-on engineering team
  • Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities to influence design standards and product direction

To Apply:

Please answer the screening questions below honestly, and we will be back to you as soon as possible.

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