https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-mechanical-engineer-prime-appointments--7b546ce1-5f2e-40d9-9928-61a58c39f0b5 RSS feed for Senior Mechanical Engineer at Prime Appointments. en-gb Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:44:24 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-mechanical-engineer-prime-appointments--7b546ce1-5f2e-40d9-9928-61a58c39f0b5 https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-mechanical-engineer-prime-appointments--7b546ce1-5f2e-40d9-9928-61a58c39f0b5 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Rowhedge | Salary: £50000 - £70000/annum depending on experience | Type: Permanent | Senior Mechanical Engineer | Colchester area | -50,00070,000 + benefits An established manufacturing business in the Colchester area is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team developing new automated manufacturing processes. This is a hands-on role focused on designing and developing small, complex precision machinery, from initial concept and prototyping through to testing and implementation. You''ll work with technologies including servos, stepper motors, robotics, camera inspection and automated handling systems. The Role Lead the mechanical design and development of automated machinery and manufacturing processes Design component handling systems and tooling using SolidWorks Develop prototypes and trial new processes and technologies Work alongside electrical, software and manufacturing engineers to integrate automation into production Identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality and production flexibility Test and validate new machinery and processes Develop solutions across processes including welding, soldering, potting, miniature assembly, testing and inspection Maintain engineering drawings, ... Permanent