Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: West Lancashire
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent | Full-time | On-site

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a growing engineering manufacturer based in a brand-new, purpose-built facility in West Lancashire. This company specialises in the design and build of bespoke engineered solutions, supplying a wide range of sectors globally including energy, waste, humanitarian, and environmental applications.

This is a unique position for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of full lifecycle product development, from concept and prototyping through to build and commissioning. With a strong pipeline of new projects and investment in design capability, you'll be joining a team in an energetic and collaborative environment with a real buzz about the place.

It's also a great opportunity to take that next step into leadership, supporting and mentoring a Mechanical Engineer and shaping the way projects are delivered across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end mechanical design across bespoke machinery and systems

• Drive innovation in new product development from initial concept to completion

• Liaise with cross-functional teams including fabrication, controls, and commissioning

• Produce and manage BOMs, manufacturing drawings, and documentation

• Support project management with costings, timelines and supplier interaction

• Mentor junior staff and contribute to engineering process improvements

The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related subject

• Strong 3D CAD experience (ideally SolidWorks)

• Experience designing mechanical assemblies, sheet metal, or automation systems

• Background in machinery, special purpose equipment, or process systems

• Comfortable working on full project lifecycle, from blank-sheet to delivery

• Confident communicator with the ability to guide others and collaborate cross-functionally

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience

• On-site role in a modern, well-equipped facility

• Excellent project variety and exposure to full lifecycle engineering

• Defined progression into leadership

• Monday to Friday, day shift with flexible working approach

If you're looking for a new challenge with the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-moving and innovative business, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or a confidential chat, contact James Taylor on or apply directly.