At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead thermal design for high-performance electronic systems in defence and aerospace.
- Company: Established tech company in Colchester with a strong engineering focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with exciting projects and career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical design and thermal analysis, preferably with SolidWorks.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location: Colchester
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working
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.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Thermal 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.
