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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary: Up to 56,000 DOE
Location: Cheshire – Commutable from Warrington, Northwich, Crewe
Hours: Monday – Friday, 35-hour working week
The Opportunity:
A specialist machinery manufacturer undergoing significant growth and modernisation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of complex fibre-handling equipment and engineered systems. This role acts as a senior technical figure within the design team, owning mechanical design deliverables from concept through to completion and ensuring products meet customer, quality and industry standards.
You will work closely with the Mechanical Design Team Leader and cross-functional engineering groups, contributing to continuous improvement, supporting prototype development and driving best practice across design processes, calculations and manufacturing documentation.
The Role:
Reporting to the Mechanical Design Team Leader, this position combines hands-on mechanical design with technical leadership, problem-solving and project support. You will produce 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings, run stress and engineering calculations, support testing activities and engage with suppliers and customers to ensure robust, cost-effective and compliant designs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical design activities across concept, detail design, prototype development and testing
- Produce 3D CAD models and fully detailed 2D manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks)
- Complete engineering calculations including stress analysis (ASME VIII, API 6A, API 17D)
- Support fluid dynamics and thermodynamic calculations where required
- Select materials and manufacturing processes xgikmsk to meet customer and industry standards
- Produce technical reports covering design rationale, calculations, development and testing
- Support and supervise prototype and qualification testing activities
- Manage non-conformance reports and implement corrective actions
- Respond to customer engineering queries and provide technical support
- Work closely with suppliers to negotiate capabilities, tolerances and manufacturing standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement of existing products and future prod Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Over employer: Winsearch
As a SHEQ Manager with us, you will join a forward-thinking company that prioritises employee development and offers a competitive salary of £50,000 plus vehicle/car allowance. Our work culture fosters collaboration and innovation within the roofing and construction sectors, providing ample opportunities for professional growth in the North of England, where you can make a meaningful impact on health and safety standards.
