Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer / Tooling Designer
Location: Derby
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview:
An engineering organisation within the energy and infrastructure sector is expanding its design capability at its Derby location due to increased project demand. The organisation is seeking a Senior Tooling Designer to support the delivery of complex engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, and components in line with customer and project requirements
Produce outline and detailed design solutions
Identify, analyse, and resolve engineering challenges
Evaluate product performance, reliability, and safety
Modify and optimise designs to meet evolving requirements
Estimate project scope, cost, and resource requirements
Manage project risks and opportunities
Prepare technical documentation, reports, and design records
Support continuous improvement and professional development initiatives
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
Experience in mechanical engineering roles, ideally including areas such as valves, pressure vessels, structural components, tooling, or lifting equipment
Proven experience delivering mechanical design solutions
Understanding of relevant design codes, standards, and safety legislation
Ability to manage full design lifecycle activities (requirements capture through to detailed design)
Knowledge of engineering materials
Experience using 3D CAD software (e.g. Siemens NX or similar)
Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g. Teamcenter or equivalent)
Experience with engineering analysis tools (e.g. MathCAD, ANSYS, ABAQUS or similar)
Experience supporting or mentoring team members
Degree (BEng or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Security clearance (or ability to obtain clearance)
Key Attributes:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Leadership capability and team collaboration
Focus on delivering high-quality outputs within time and budget constraints
High level of integrity and professionalism
Broad technical awareness beyond own discipline
Ability to work independently with initiative and self-motivation
Additional Information:
Roles may be subject to security and export control requirements
Candidates must be eligible to meet baseline security clearance requirements, with some roles requiring higher levels of vetting and UK residency history
The organisation is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, valuing a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives to drive innovation
