Senior Mechanical Engineer

Description

Are you ready to step into a role where you inspire others from your engineering professionalism and proactive mindset will directly impact the success of a company’s new product development?

Join [Employer hidden] as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and become an integral part of our dynamic team.

Why you will love this role:

Respected as a professional, imagine starting your day by coordinating engineering requirements and design for excellence that shape the future of innovation. You will be leading complex design tasks and ensuring seamless communication across departments and technical partners. Your role will be pivotal in driving design efficiency, quality and engineering excellence and fostering a collaborative environment. Not only will you gain unparalleled insight into the workings of a top-tier organisation, but you will also hone your skills in a fast-paced and mission-critical product development setting.

This role is perfect for someone who dares to leader technically in the market and so thrives in a dynamic and diverse approach to innovation and new product development. At your core, you seek to make meaningful contributions in your field of expertise. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of engineering schedules, optimise best-practice processes, and function as a key point of contact both within and outside the organisation. Along the way, you will gain unparalleled insight into the inner workings of a leading organisation and build lasting relationships with professionals at all levels. Most importantly, this role will give you the freedom to innovate and take initiative.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience as Senior Mechanical Engineer.

• Exceptional engineering design skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities seamlessly.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Solidworks/Solidedge) and detailing 2D technical drawings to align with BS EN quality standards.

• Experience in designing for excellence (DfX) within an engineering environment.

• Knowledge of QCP and its importance with design approaches and Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.

• Experience scheduling, communicating, and documenting within a new product development (NPD) process.

• Discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential information.

• Nuanced interpersonal skills – you can build rapport with anyone and maintain effective relationships inside and outside the organisation.

• A balance of informal yet rigorous work style – you know how to get things done through action rather than relying solely on hierarchy.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and solve unexpected challenges with a calm, solution-focused mindset.

• A self-starter who can anticipate needs, take initiative, and think ahead without constant supervision.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of drafting high-quality reports, presentations, and correspondence.

• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to convey positive energy internally and externally.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Lead the design, development, and optimization of complex mechanical systems and components relating to High Purity gas sensor and analyzer technologies.

• Project Management: Support project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring projects meet quality standards and deadlines.

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship across cross-functional teams.

• Documentation: Create detailed mechanical designs and documentation packages, including CAD models and engineering drawings.

• Testing and Analysis: Conduct thermal and structural analysis, prototype testing, and validation to ensure designs meet performance requirements.

• Collaboration: Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, integrating input from Electronic Engineers, Physicists, Materials Scientists, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance into mechanical designs and overall product development.

• Design for Excellence: Implement tools & processes such as: DfM, DfA, DFMEA, 8D, BS8888 and GD&T, tolerance analysis to generate ‘Right First Time’ product designs which complement our manufacturing approach.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and development, with a strong background in CAD software. Experience in industrial process automation and process instrumentation would be a distinct advantage (but not essential)

• Skills: Proficiency in thermal and structural analysis, excellent problem-solving abilities. Skills in design for safety, reliability and operational engineering would be a bonus, although training would be given.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex technical information.

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor other engineers.