Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

East Midlands - commutable from Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham

to c£48k negotiable (depending on experience) + generous benefits

Our client:

• Leading UK provider of bespoke automation and robotic systems with nearly 50 years of expertise based near Leicester.

• Expanding due to strategic growth and ongoing business success.

Core Responsibilities for this Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role include:

• Project Delivery: As Senior mechanical design engineer, lead and oversee special purpose machine projects from order acceptance to final customer handover-on time and within budget.

• 3D CAD Design: Perform mechanical design, detailing, and 3D modeling (preferably Solid Edge) for multiple simultaneous projects.

• Design Reviews & Approvals: Organize internal design reviews and secure formal customer Design Pass Off.

• Documentation & Compliance: Create Bill of Materials (BOMs), compile Technical Construction Files (TCFs), and perform risk assessments to ensure CE marking and Machinery Directive compliance.

• Supplier & Cost Management: Negotiate with suppliers for cost-effective components and maintain strict adherence to project budgets.

• Cross-Functional Support: Partner closely with electrical engineers, direct machine fitters during the build, and mentor junior team members.

• Client & Site Engagement: Conduct customer site visits for dimensional surveys, requirements gathering, and periodic project status reviews.

• Sales Support: Assist sales teams during quotation stages to optimize concepts, reduce lead times, and mitigate technical risks.

Our ideal Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate:

• Education & Experience: Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of senior mechanical design engineer experience in automation or special purpose machinery and based near Leicester.

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in 3D parametric CAD (Solid Edge preferred; SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo considered).

• Domain Knowledge: Strong expertise in robotics, mechanisms, pneumatic systems, and UK/international machine safety standards.

• Commercial & Communication Skills: Strong commercial awareness, effective communication across all business levels, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

How to Apply

Contact the Design Team at Premier Technical Recruitment:

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