Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Full-time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working + Healthcare
About the Role
We are partnering with a global engineering‑led organisation who design and manufacture specialist heavy industrial equipment used in some of the world’s most demanding environments.
We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join the Portsmouth team at new UK facility. This is a key role where you will take ownership of complex electromechanical product development, leading projects from concept through to launch.
If you enjoy solving real‑world engineering challenges and seeing your designs operating in the field, this is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end design and development of complex mechanical systems
- Translate customer requirements into robust product specifications
- Produce detailed CAD designs (Inventor or SolidWorks)
- Perform engineering analysis (FEA, tolerance stack‑ups, risk assessments)
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams
- Support testing, validation and product launch
- Engage directly with customers and end users
- Apply design for manufacturability and lean principles
- Manage multiple projects to deliver on time
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Min 7 years’ experience in designing large fabrications with high tolerance features to support electro‑mechanical integration
- Design and develop mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, linkages, gear systems and precision moving components (not just pumps/piping/fluids)
- Design experience gained in heavy industrial, mining, shipbuilding, military, nuclear, O&G or similar
- Strong mechanical or electromechanical design background
- Proficiency in CAD modelling (Inventor / SolidWorks)
- Knowledge of FEA, DFMEA or similar tools
- Ability to lead projects and make technical decisions
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Hands‑on, practical engineering mindset
Why Join?
- Work on real‑world engineering challenges
- Be part of a global engineering team working on a wide range of projects
- Full lifecycle product ownership
- Collaborative and fast‑paced culture
- Hands‑on involvement in testing and customer applications
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Stable business with strong market presence
Unfortunately, this company does not hold a license to provide sponsorship for non‑UK candidates.
Interested? Apply Now to be considered
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