Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Tooling) – Siemens NX
Location: Derby (On‑site)
Sector: Highly Regulated Engineering / Defence / Complex Tooling
Clearance: British Citizens only – eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) required
The Opportunity
Are you and experienced mechanical design engineer, looking for your next long-term opportunity?
We’re delighted to be supporting a major engineering consultancy, delivering complex tooling and mechanical design solutions across highly regulated sectors, as part of a wider framework agreement.
Due to significant investment and long‑term programme growth, we’re looking for experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineers, with strong Siemens NX skills and a background in tooling, fixtures, jigs, lifting equipment or precision mechanical systems.
Here, you will be joining a powerhouse of the engineering world, working with a talented, multi-disciplinary engineering team, and the chance to collaborate on cutting‑edge, meaningful UK programmes with long‑term career potential.
Key Responsibilities
- 3D modelling and 2D detailing in Siemens NX
- Managing design data via Teamcenter (PLM)
- Full lifecycle tooling design: requirements → concept → DfM → release
- Producing assemblies, sub‑assemblies, BOMs and detailed drawings
- Applying GD&T to ASME Y14.5 / BS standards
- Supporting gated design reviews and client presentations
- Ensuring compliance with safety legislation and UKCA requirements
What You’ll Bring
Essential:
- Strong Siemens NX (3D + 2D)
- Proven tooling / jigs / fixtures / lifting equipment design experience
- Teamcenter or similar PLM experience
- Solid DfM understanding
- Confident with GD&T
Desirable:
- Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defence, heavy engineering, oil & gas
- FEA exposure (Abaqus, ANSYS, MathCAD or hand calcs)
- Manufacturing or toolmaker background
Why Join?
- Long‑term, high‑value engineering programmes
- Growing team with strong investment and future opportunities
- Complex, interesting design challenges
- Work that contributes to nationally significant projects
Security Requirements
Due to project restrictions, applicants must be British Citizens (sole nationality) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
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