Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Industry: Special Purpose Machinery
Salary: £50,000–£60,000
Location: Milton Keynes

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established and innovative engineering business developing production line machinery. The company designs and delivers complex equipment from initial concepts through to commissioning. This is a fantastic role for an engineer looking to make a real impact, with the chance to work on the full product lifecycle as well as taking on day-to-day mentoring and management within the design team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop special purpose machinery
• Mentor and manage other design engineers in the team
• Take concepts through detailed design and manufacture
• 2D and 3D CAD design - including layouts and detailed drawings
• Structural design for demanding operating environments
• Build, assemble, and test prototypes

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in developing capital equipment, conveyors or special purpose machinery
• Strong 2D & 3D CAD skills
• Experience with machining, fabrication, or other production processes
• Hands-on engineering skills, including prototyping, assembly, and fault finding
• Previous experience mentoring and managing engineers is a real bonus

If you’re looking to join a business that values technical excellence, innovation, and practical engineering, then apply with a copy of your CV.