Senior Mechanical Engineer in Farnborough

Senior Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer – Permanent – £50k–£65k
Our well-established engineering client is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer to join its team. This is a broad, hands-on role combining design, project delivery, and cross-functional coordination across engineering, production, sales, and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing engineering background and be comfortable bridging the gap between design and production. This is not a purely desk-based design role, we are looking for someone who enjoys getting involved, solving practical engineering problems and working closely with the manufacturing team to ensure designs can be delivered effectively.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will take ownership of projects from initial specification through to delivery, ensuring high engineering standards, cost control, and timely execution.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a long-term position where they can develop with the business, broaden their technical and commercial experience and take on increasing responsibility as the company continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Mechanical Engineer
Lead full lifecycle delivery of engineered systems, from design through to dispatch and commissioning.
Work with customers to define specifications, prepare quotations, and support commercial activities.
Produce detailed engineering, fabrication and manufacturing drawings, ensuring designs are practical, buildable and suitable for production.
Work closely with manufacturing and production teams, providing hands-on technical support and resolving design or build issues as they arise.
Interpret and work confidently from engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation, with a strong understanding of how designs translate into a manufactured product.
Develop inspection and test plans, carry out final inspections, and support system testing.
Maintain project cost tracking to protect margins.
Support shipping processes and ensure all documentation is accurate and delivered on time.
Contribute to commissioning activities, including occasional site visits (UK and international).
Ensure compliance with relevant standards (including CE, ATEX, PED) and good engineering practice.
Support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
working across design, manufacturing, assembly and commissioning where required.
Provide technical support across the business and mentor junior engineering staff.
Requirements of...