Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Hailsham, East Sussex Salary: £40,000 £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) An established engineering company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing design department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work on complex systems across vacuum, pressure, water, hydraulic, pneumatic, and high-pressure gas technologies. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, producing 3D CAD models, detailed technical drawings, and supporting documentation. You ll be responsible for applying sound engineering principles to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and quality standards. Responsibilities: Design and develop bespoke mechanical systems and equipment using Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks. Perform engineering calculations and simulations (CFD/FEA) to validate designs. Produce detailed manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and documentation. Collaborate with project engineers to deliver designs on schedule. Support junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement within the design office. Requirements: Minimum 5 years mechanical design experience within a similar environment. Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor/Vault or SolidWorks/PDM. Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and European pressure standards. Experience designing systems involving vacuum, pressure, or fluid dynamics. Full UK driving licence ..... full job details .....