Full time

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Pertemps South Wales
Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7JQ
money-bag £52000 per annum
Posted: 09 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 08 November 2026
Ref: 61108604

About the Role

This permanent, full-time post as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer sits within an established engineering team based in Clevedon, Somerset. The successful candidate will concentrate on enhancing existing products, examining mechanical faults, and devising remedies that raise reliability, safety and performance. Close collaboration with manufacturing, quality, field service and other departments is central, alongside preparing drawings and technical documentation. Applicants should demonstrate strong computer-aided design ability, ideally SolidWorks, plus a solid grasp of materials, tolerances and root-cause investigation. An engineering degree or equivalent experience is expected. Remuneration is £52,000 yearly, supplemented by a bonus reaching 7.5%, generous pension contributions, 25 days' leave and wider benefits.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Clevedon, Somerset
Salary: £52,000 + up to 7.5% bonus
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Benefits & Package

  • Up to 7.5% annual bonus
  • Up to 8% employer pension contribution
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Life assurance at 4x basic salary
  • Health cash plan and wellbeing programme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free parking and subsidised canteen
  • Cycle storage, lockers and showers
  • Training and career development

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering team in Clevedon.
You'll focus on improving existing products, investigating mechanical faults and developing solutions to improve reliability, safety and performance.
You'll work closely with manufacturing, quality, field service and suppliers to resolve technical issues and deliver engineering improvements.
Key Responsibilities
  • Investigate mechanical faults and identify root causes.
  • Develop and validate design improvements.
  • Manage engineering changes, drawings and specifications.
  • Find replacement components and manage supplier changes.
  • Improve product reliability, quality and cost.
  • Ensure designs meet safety and compliance standards.
  • Work with other teams to resolve technical issues.

About You
  • A degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in mechanical engineering and design.
  • Experience working in a regulated engineering environment.
  • Strong 2D and 3D CAD skills.
  • Knowledge of product development and design-for-manufacture.
  • Experience investigating faults and implementing solutions.
  • Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable: Semiconductor equipment experience, Chartered Engineer status or Functional Safety qualifications.
Location
Clevedon, Somerset.
How to Apply
Click apply to send your CV or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.

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