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.
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