Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – SolidWorks

Permanent Full-Time

Salary

Circa £50,000 DOE

Location

Office-based in Halifax

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We are excited to be supporting a premier designer and manufacturer of advanced, hands-on engineering training solutions. Serving academic institutions worldwide, our client develops functional, high-quality, and rugged educational equipment and comprehensive curricula spanning mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering disciplines.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and delivery of innovative engineering products, primarily for technical education and training applications. You will lead the mechanical development of multidisciplinary products from initial concept and specification through detailed mechanical design, prototyping, verification, validation, and into full production.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical development projects from initial concept and specification through detailed design, prototyping, validation, and full production introduction
• Design complex mechanical assemblies and experimental equipment incorporating thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, electrical machines, robotics, motors, and pneumatics
• Perform rigorous engineering calculations, FEA, CFD, thermal analysis, tolerance analysis, and GD&T to validate mechanical integrity and performance
• Work seamlessly alongside embedded electronics, software, production, purchasing, and commercial teams to integrate PCBs, sensors, and instrumentation
• Produce high-standard 3D CAD models, detailed technical documentation, BOMs, and production drawings adhering strictly to BS8888
• Build and evaluate prototypes using 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting, developing bespoke test rigs and experimental methods for verification and validation
• Partner with suppliers and manufacturers to optimize DFM/DFA, cost, and quality, while leading root-cause investigations for manufacturing and field issues
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, conduct design reviews and FMEAs, and continuously improve internal engineering SOPs, safety, and regulatory compliance