At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of bespoke machinery and advanced electro-mechanical systems.
- Company: Specialised engineering team in Southampton with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation package, and a 4.5 day work week.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to influence technical direction.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in medical, industrial, and nuclear sectors with hands-on leadership.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong CAD skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Southampton - onsite, permanent, 4.5 day week £50-60k+ Benefits + Relocation Package
Ready to take technical ownership of complex, bespoke machinery? Join a highly specialised engineering team delivering advanced electro-mechanical systems across Medical, Industrial and Nuclear sectors. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive mechanical design from concept through manufacture, installation and commissioning.
The Role
- Lead the mechanical design of complex industrial process equipment
- Own the CAD system (Solid Edge), standards and design release process
- Design bespoke machinery and integrated material handling systems
- Ensure correct integration of RF, high-voltage and electrical control systems
- Oversee documentation, compliance and design quality
What We're Looking For
- Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience designing bespoke industrial machinery or process equipment
- Strong 3D CAD skills (Solid Edge preferred; SolidWorks/Inventor/Creo welcome)
- Sheet metal, frames, enclosures and structural design expertise
- Experience integrating electrical systems with exposure to RF assemblies and high-voltage equipment (desirable)
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and drive systems such as servo/stepper motors (desirable)
- Strong grasp of DFM/DFA, tolerancing and manufacturing processes
- Understanding of CE / UKCA compliance (desirable)
You'll be a natural problem-solver who thrives in a project-driven environment and is experienced acting as a technical lead or design authority. This is a rare opportunity to influence technical direction, product safety and long-term engineering capability while delivering challenging, high-value bespoke solutions.
