Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - #2197308

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: South Birmingham

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

We are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established manufacturing business in South Birmingham.

This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of design projects, develop practical engineering solutions and support improvements to products, tooling and manufacturing equipment.

The Role

• Lead mechanical design projects from initial concept through detailed design, manufacture and implementation.
• Produce accurate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Design and develop components, assemblies, tooling and fixtures to meet project requirements.
• Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical and suitable for manufacture.
• Carry out engineering calculations and select appropriate materials and manufacturing methods.
• Review existing designs to improve performance, reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Liaise with suppliers and resolve technical queries throughout manufacture and assembly.
• Contribute to design reviews and provide technical guidance to colleagues.

About You

• Proven experience in mechanical design within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience taking projects from concept through to manufacture.
• A practical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Confident managing project priorities and communicating across departments.
• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent practical experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience designing tooling, fixtures, precision components or production equipment would be advantageous.

Interested?

Apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.