Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

West Bromwich, West Midlands £42,000-£46,000 DOE + Company Vehicle + Pension + Flexible Working + Long‑Term Progression

A heritage British manufacturer of bespoke heavy industrial lifting equipment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a tight‑knit, expert engineering team. This is a role with real depth: complex design challenges, end‑to‑end ownership, and a clear progression path to Principal Engineer within two years.

If you're a driven mechanical engineer who thrives on technical variety, problem‑solving and seeing your designs come to life, this opportunity offers the autonomy, recognition and long‑term career development you've been looking for.

What You'll Be Doing

Taking full ownership of the product lifecycle for bespoke heavy‑duty lifting solutions - from initial concept through to product completion.

Leading design projects, producing detailed 2D/3D CAD models, and carrying out advanced stress calculations and mechanical testing.

Delivering engineered solutions across Rail, Construction, Aerospace, Offshore and other regulated industrial sectors.

Meeting customers to capture technical requirements and translate them into robust, tailored engineering solutions.

Working collaboratively with quality, production, engineering and technical sales teams.

Managing multiple concurrent projects, balancing short‑term demands with long‑term development programmes.

What You'll Bring

Strong Mechanical Design Engineering experience within heavy engineering, lifting equipment, or safety‑critical machinery.

Proven ability to manage projects from concept through to production.

High proficiency in stress calculations, FEA principles, and mechanical stress testing.

Excellent CAD capability and confidence handling multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Strong commercial awareness and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Desirable extras: experience in regulated industries, knowledge of hydraulics, control circuits or electrical systems, and familiarity with BS EN standards.

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or similar).

Important Information

This employer cannot offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have full and unrestricted rights to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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