Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

An established engineering consultancy specialising in bespoke R&D solutions across aerospace, automotive and energy sectors.

Known for their hands-on, end-to-end project delivery, this company offers engineers the opportunity to work on technically diverse and innovative systems focusing on bespoke test equipment.

With a collaborative team culture and modern facilities it provides an ideal environment for developing practical engineering skills and contributing to meaningful, high-performance projects.

Senior Mechanical Design & Systems Engineer

£50-60k + Bonus, Private Medical, Life Insurance, Enhanced Pension, EV Scheme

Derbyshire. Ref: 24123

Senior Mechanical Design & Systems Engineer – The Role:

Design bespoke machinery, test rigs and mechanical systems using SolidWorks
Develop concepts through to detailed manufacture-ready designs
Design mechanical assemblies, structural frameworks and pipework systems
Produce manufacturing drawings, tolerance stack studies, GD&T and FEA analysis
Select materials, manufacturing methods and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components
Generate Bills of Materials, technical files and engineering documentation
Carry out technical risk assessments, Design FMEAs and project reviews
Support UKCA / CE conformity assessments and machinery compliance activities
Lead customer and internal design reviews throughout project delivery
Liaise with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Support proposals, quotations, technical planning and project costings
Assist manufacturing, prototype development, FATs, SATs and commissioning activities
Manage multiple engineering projects while ensuring quality, budget and programme objectives are achieved
Senior Mechanical Design & Systems Engineer – What We're Looking For:

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
7+ years' experience in bespoke mechanical design, machinery or test equipment development
Strong SolidWorks CAD experience
Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis and FEA
Experience designing complete mechanical systems from concept through to delivery
Understanding of machining, fabrication, welding and assembly processes
Experience selecting and specifying COTS components
Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage projects independently and take ownership of technical delivery
Desirable Experience:

Pipework and fluid system design
P&ID development using Microsoft Visio
UKCA / CE Machinery Directive compliance
Aerospace, R&D or advanced engineering environments
FAT, SAT and commissioning activities
Technical leadership and customer-facing project responsibilities
Why Join?

Work on technically challenging bespoke engineering and R&D projects
Combine hands-on design with systems engineering and project leadership
Exposure to cutting-edge test equipment and special purpose machinery
Performance-related bonus scheme
Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
Enhanced pension and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Flexible working arrangements with core hours
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown
Excellent long-term career development opportunities within a growing engineering business
This position is based in Derby, and would be commutable from Leicester, Nottingham

and surrounding areas.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed