At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead thermal design for cutting-edge electronic systems in defence and aerospace.
- Company: Established tech company in Colchester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-performance products while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: 5-10 years of hands-on experience in thermal engineering and SolidWorks expertise.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
We're supporting a long‑established technology company in Colchester as they continue to expand their engineering capability. They design and manufacture high‑performance electronic systems for defence, aerospace and industrial environments, and due to a strong order book, they're looking to add a Senior Thermal Mechanical Engineer to the team.
This is a hands‑on, end‑to‑end role where you'll own thermal performance across complex electromechanical products - from requirements review through to prototype build, test and production support.
What you'll be doing:
- Reviewing requirements and contributing to early system architecture discussions.
- Creating initial conceptual mechanical designs.
- Running detailed structural and thermal analysis (SolidWorks + Flow Simulation preferred).
- Presenting work at preliminary and critical design reviews.
- Managing projects independently while collaborating with PMs, hardware, software and manufacturing teams.
- Investigating production issues, quality problems and root causes under time pressure.
- Building, testing and debugging prototypes in the lab.
- Designing jigs, fixtures and producing assembly drawings with correct GD&T.
- Supporting new product introduction and exploring new thermal technologies (heat pipes, vapour chambers, advanced TIMs).
What you'll bring:
- Strong understanding of thermal principles in electronics.
- Practical, hands‑on industry experience - typically around 5-10 years.
- Proven experience with SolidWorks.
- Ability to work dynamically, independently and think creatively.
- Comfortable engaging with suppliers, project managers and cross‑functional teams.
- Strong problem‑solving mindset — someone who doesn't sit on problems and enjoys time in the lab.
This role requires the successful candidate to pass BPSS screening and meet the eligibility criteria for Security Check (SC) clearance.
For more information, please contact Cathy Swain. T: 01582 350053 E: TPBN1_UKTJ
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Thermal in Chelmsford employer: Verso Recruitment
Join a dynamic engineering team in Colchester where your contributions will directly impact the development of cutting-edge electronic hardware. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, offering competitive salaries and opportunities for career advancement. With a focus on meaningful projects and a supportive environment, we are committed to helping our employees thrive both personally and professionally.
