Senior Mechanical Engineer
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225640835
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an established engineering business based in Warwick, specialising in the design and manufacture of automated machinery for the pharmaceutical, medical device and FMCG industries.
This is a senior position within the Project Delivery team, offering the opportunity to lead complex engineering workstreams, provide technical direction across multiple projects and mentor junior engineers. You will play a key role in delivering innovative automation equipment from early concept through to installation and customer handover.
The Role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will take ownership of complex mechanical engineering work packages and provide technical leadership across projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading concept development, feasibility studies and early-stage engineering projects
Owning complex mechanical design packages, assemblies and detailed engineering solutions
Leading design reviews, FMEA, reverse builds and technical analysis
Identifying and managing technical and commercial risks
Overseeing procurement, supplier management and technical queries
Leading testing strategies, structured problem solving and root cause analysis
Reviewing and approving project documentation
Leading qualification and validation activities, including protocol execution and reporting
Managing engineering changes, impact assessments and document control
Supporting RAMS, shipping, installation and customer site activities
Representing engineering in customer meetings and technical discussions
Providing technical support and leadership across multiple projects
Mentoring and developing engineers and apprentices
Ensuring projects are delivered to agreed cost, time and quality requirements
About You
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in automation, special-purpose machinery or a similar engineering environment.
You will ideally have:
A recognised degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
8 years' post-graduate engineering experience
Experience delivering automation systems within regulated industries
Strong mechanical design and development experience, including hands-on build and process development
Advanced CAD design experience
Strong knowledge of FMEA and structured problem-solving techniques
Experience with supplier management and procurement
Knowledge of process validation and statistical analysis
Strong customer-facing and client engagement skills
Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills
The ability to lead technical workstreams and mentor less experienced engineers
Desirable Experience
Chartered Engineer status or working towards CEng
Experience within pharmaceutical, medical device or other regulated environments
Knowledge of GAMP, GMP and ISO standards
Cross-disciplinary knowledge across mechanical, electrical and software engineering
Experience leading small projects or engineering teams
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to take a senior technical position within a specialist automation business, working on complex machinery for highly regulated industries. You will have the opportunity to influence engineering solutions, lead technical workstreams and develop the next generation of engineering talent.
Benefits
37.5-hour working week with flexible working hours
9-day fortnight option, giving every other Friday off
Hybrid working – typically 1 day per week
28 days’ annual leave 8 bank holidays
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days’ holiday per year
Company pension contribution matching up to 7.5%
Employee ownership dividend of up to £3,600 tax-free, subject to eligibility
Discretionary annual bonus after 6 months’ service and probation
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Life assurance of 4x annual salary
Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate when working at company/customer sites
- and much more!
If you are an engineer looking for your next move, please get in touch today.
