Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: £55,000 (negotiable) + excellent benefits

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of bespoke vehicles and heavy-duty metal products. This is a hands-on role with real ownership—taking concepts from design through to production while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement.

You’ll work closely with manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality, compliant designs that meet customer and regulatory requirements, particularly within Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and heavy engineering environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and deliver complex mechanical design projects from concept to manufacture
• Produce high-accuracy 3D models, drawings, cut lists, jigs, and technical documentation
• Carry out structural, stress, and tolerance calculations
• Work directly with the production floor to resolve design and build challenges
• Drive design improvements and manage design issue logs
• Select appropriate materials to meet performance and customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, health & safety, and type approval standards
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional teams

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years’ experience in mechanical design within heavy engineering
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Strong experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Excellent technical drawing and documentation skills
• Knowledge of type approval and manufacturing processes
• Highly organised, analytical, and confident working under pressure

What’s On Offer

• Salary £55k (negotiable) + overtime
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Early finish on Fridays
• Cycle to Work & Technology schemes
• High street, gym, and insurance discounts
• Long service awards, social events & on-site parking