Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ReeVR Talent have partnered with a leading engineering organisation within the heavy industrial sector who is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing design team. This is a key technical role reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, with clear progression into a leadership position, including the opportunity to shadow and potentially step into the Chief Engineer role in the future.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for the design and development of bespoke lifting and handling equipment used in heavy engineering applications across global industries. Working closely with sales, manufacturing, and project teams, you will take projects from concept through to detailed design, manufacture, testing, installation, and commissioning.

You will manage multiple live projects at different stages of development, ensuring all designs are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and fully suitable for manufacture.

Design work will be carried out using Autodesk Inventor (including Vault), supported by engineering calculations using hand methods, Excel, and FEA tools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead design of bespoke lifting and special purpose machinery from concept to completion
• Interpret customer and internal requirements and develop practical engineering solutions
• Produce detailed calculations, risk assessments, and technical design documentation
• Create full manufacturing packs including GA drawings, detail drawings, and BOMs
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK and international engineering standards and legislation
• Provide technical support during fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning
• Select and specify components and third-party equipment
• Ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective
• Maintain accurate design records and revision control
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing, sales, and engineering teams
• Support site visits for surveys, installation, and commissioning activities

REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (HND/HNC minimum, Degree preferred)
• Experience in mechanical design of special purpose machinery (essential)
• Experience in lifting equipment design (strong advantage)
• Strong CAD skills – Autodesk Inventor (or similar 3D CAD package)
• Ability to produce engineering calculations using hand calculations and Excel
• Experience with FEA (desirable)
• Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. BS/EN/ISO, lifting and machinery regulations)
• Understanding of mechanical systems; hydraulics/electrical awareness beneficial
• Experience producing technical documentation and design records

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong attention to detail and engineering accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong planning and organisational ability
• Committed to high-quality, safe, and compliant design output

PACKAGE

• Salary: £50,000 – £55,000
• Career progression into senior leadership / Chief Engineer pathway
• Exposure to full project lifecycle engineering
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment

If this role sounds like the next step in your career, then please apply today.