Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Wednesbury
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

CAD AutoCAD Inventor FEA Mechanical Design Project Management Microsoft Office

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Wednesbury, UK - Permanent - Hybrid - Competitive Salary Plus Car Allowance Benefits

Job Details

  • Sector: Manufacturing
  • Function: Product Design & Development
  • Contact: Mark Bignell
  • Email: [contact hidden]
  • Phone: [contact hidden]
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Job Ref: 70949

Responsibilities

  • Design bespoke lifting equipment, taking projects from concept to detailed manufacturing drawings.
  • Collaborate with sales and manufacturing teams to ensure technical requirements are met.
  • Perform calculations, Excel, and FEA to verify designs and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Provide technical support during production, testing, installation, and commissioning stages.
  • Produce statutory documents, quality records, and operation and maintenance instructions.
  • Manage multiple projects at various stages of development while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

  • A minimum of an HND in Mechanical Engineering, with a BSc preferred.
  • Proven experience in designing special-purpose machinery, fabricated products/systems, structures, welded products and/or lifting equipment being advantageous.
  • Proficiency in CAD: AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design applications, able to take products from concept through to manufacture.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

How to Apply

Apply through the 'Apply Now' button on this page or contact Mark Bignell via email or phone. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978.

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