Senior Mechanical Engineer
We're delighted to be working with an established, technology driven engineering firm, seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of advanced manufacturing equipment, used by leading research institutions and commercial organisations worldwide.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically innovative environment and play a key role in delivering complex, precision-engineered systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Define integration requirements for new equipment, including mechanical and optical systems
- Lead mechanical design, integration, and project coordination with internal teams and external suppliers
- Design tooling and mechanical components to improve manufacturing efficiency, safety, quality, and reliability
- Establish and oversee acceptance testing to ensure performance requirements are achieved
- Produce clear technical documentation and engineering records
- Support and promote a safe and compliant engineering and manufacturing environment
Required Skills and Experience
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience within a high‑tech industrial environment
- Experience managing technical projects, including planning schedules, budgets, and resources
- Strong mechanical design capability
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and experience in electro‑mechanical, thermo‑mechanical, or opto‑mechanical design
- Ability to interpret complex technical specifications and requirements
- Strong communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD)
- Fluent English, written and spoken
This is a great opportunity to work on cutting‑edge engineering systems, in a collaborative and innovation‑driven technical environment. With planned and achievable career development within a growing high‑technology sector, this role is ideal for anyone who is ready to take the next step in their engineering career.
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We’re delighted to be working with an established, technology driven engineering firm, seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of advanced manufacturing equipment, used by leading research institutions and commercial organisations worldwide.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically innovative environment and play a key role in delivering complex, precision-engineered systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Define integration requirements for new equipment, including mechanical and optical systems
- Lead mechanical design, integration, and project coordination with internal teams and external suppliers
- Design tooling and mechanical components to improve manufacturing efficiency, safety, quality, and reliability
- Establish and oversee acceptance testing to ensure performance requirements are achieved
- Produce clear technical documentation and engineering records
- Support and promote a safe and compliant engineering and manufacturing environment
Required Skills and Experience
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience within a high‑tech industrial environment
- Experience managing technical projects, including planning schedules, budgets, and resources
- Strong mechanical design capability
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and experience in electro‑mechanical, thermo‑mechanical, or opto‑mechanical design
- Ability to interpret complex technical specifications and requirements
- Strong communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD)
- Fluent English, written and spoken
This is a great opportunity to work on cutting‑edge engineering systems, in a collaborative and innovation‑driven technical environment. With planned and achievable career development within a growing high‑technology sector, this role is ideal for anyone who is ready to take the next step in their engineering career.
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