Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Permanent

A leading engineering organisation is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team, working as part of a wider UK and global engineering function. The role is primarily hands-on technical work with an element of mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers, and requires a strong grounding in mechanical engineering principles combined with excellent project oversight and communication skills.

What you''ll be doing:

• Overseeing and delivering mechanical engineering projects from concept through to completion
• Monitoring project progress and ensuring successful delivery to time and quality targets
• Providing technical guidance and acting as an escalation point for engineering queries
• Supporting estimating, bidding, and early project consultation
• Conducting quality checks and driving continuous improvement across projects
• Mentoring and supporting junior and mid-level engineers, sharing knowledge and best practice
• Supporting resource planning and scheduling within the engineering team
• Contributing to training, skills development, and team growth
• Representing the engineering function in project and leadership forums as required

What you need:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical discipline
• Proven experience in a senior or lead mechanical design engineering role
• Exposure to engineering or technology-driven project environments
• Strong organisational and planning capability with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Calm under pressure with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills - able to work cross-functionally and influence constructively
• Committed to continuous improvement and high personal standards

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