Hybrid Working (3 days in office) Salary: Up to £58,500 + Benefits

An established and growing engineering business is seeking two experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to lead the delivery of complex, bespoke machinery projects. This is a key role combining technical excellence with team leadership and project oversight.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of full lifecycle design projects while leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary engineering team. You will be responsible for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions from concept through to manufacture and commissioning.

Leadership & Management

• Lead and support cross-functional engineering teams
• Set clear objectives and provide ongoing performance feedback
• Promote collaboration and effective communication across departments

Project Management

• Manage projects from initial concept through to completion
• Coordinate timelines, resources, and budgets across multiple projects
• Ensure delivery to agreed deadlines, cost targets, and quality standards

Design & Engineering

• Develop detailed designs for complex mechanical systems
• Conduct simulations, feasibility studies, and risk assessments
• Drive design optimisation with a focus on cost and sustainability
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation processes
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Value Engineering principles
• Produce designs in line with ISO standards

Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams including production, electrical/software, quality, and aftersales
• Liaise with external suppliers and partners to resolve technical challenges

Technical Expertise

• Stay up to date with industry developments and best practices
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed design and project documentation
• Report progress and key updates to senior stakeholders

• HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in bespoke machinery or special-purpose equipment design
• Proven track record in project delivery
• Commissioning and site experience
• Strong SolidWorks skills (concept, layout, and detailed design to ISO standards)
• Effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities

• Salary up to £58,000
• Hybrid working (3 days office-based)
• Hours: 8:30-5:00 (early finish on Fridays
• Pension (3-5%)
• Life assurance and healthcare (service-related)
• Opportunities for career progression