Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Industry: Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing
Salary: £60k-£65k
Location: Suffolk

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business supporting a global customer base. Working within a collaborative engineering team, you will play a key role in leading day to day activities, product improvement, customisation projects, and technical support activities across a varied product portfolio.

This position would suit a proactive engineer who enjoys a mix of leadership, design, problem solving, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead product enhancement and customisation projects from concept through to release
• Provide day to day leadership of the design team
• Manage engineering changes, technical documentation, and drawing updates
• Produce 2D and 3D CAD models
• Support manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and production teams with technical queries
• Carry out prototype development, testing, and validation activities
• Participate in design reviews, FMEA activities, and engineering investigations

Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• Previous experience leading and mentoring engineers
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD modelling experience
• Good understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing standards
• Experience supporting engineering change processes and technical documentation
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development
• Experience with FEA, hydraulics, pneumatics, or control systems would be advantageous

If you are looking for a varied engineering role within an established business where you can contribute to both product development and ongoing engineering improvements, then apply with a copy of your CV.