Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Derby, Normanton

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