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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical/Product Engineer – Precision Valve & Flow Control Manufacturing
An engineering-led technology company, spun out of a leading UK university research institute, is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Product Engineer to join its growing engineering team. The business designs and manufactures some of the most precise control valves available, serving industries like oil & gas, gas transmission & distribution, and other process sectors. Having recently secured significant strategic investment to accelerate growth, the company is expanding its engineering capability to support its next phase of development.
This role sits within a collaborative, agile engineering team, supporting product development for energy, water, and industrial sectors. You’ll report to a Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager and play a key role in product development projects, mentoring junior engineers while maintaining high engineering standards in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support design, development, and refinement of mechanical products, prioritising quality, safety, and efficiency
- Mentor and guide Graduate Engineers and Mechanical Design Engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence
- Produce high-quality CAD models, parts, and assemblies
- Create drawings, BOMs, and procedures adhering to internal and regulatory standards
- Review and approve engineering drawings, ensuring compliance with BS8888 and industry standards
- Manage engineering change notices (ECNs) to update and improve released components and assemblies
- Develop operation and maintenance manuals, technical procedures, and material specifications
- Support hands-on prototype builds and product testing to validate designs before production transfer
- Contribute to robust manufacturing and assembly processes for new and existing products
- Apply finite element analysis (FEA) and hand calculations for stress analysis and mechanical integrity checks
- Utilise simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, FEA software) to solve complex engineering challenges and clearly communicate findings
- Present technical work in reviews, driving accountability and continuous improvement
- Lead cross-functional training sessions, aligning engineering efforts with project goals and timelines
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- Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent industry experience); postgraduate qualifications welcomed but not essential
- Proven track record in industrial product development, preferably within the valve industry or precision-engineering sector
- Strong knowledge of metal manufacturing processes, including casting and forging
- Expertise in mechanical component and/or pressure vessel design, safety-critical stress analysis, and adherence to formal design standards (e.g. B16.5, B16.10, API6D, BS EN 10088)
- Proficiency in:
- SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD)
- SolidWorks PDM
- SolidWorks FEA
- Simulation tools like MATLAB
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, small team environment with hands-on execution when needed
- Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of knowledge-sharing and leading by example
Offer
- Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week, Mon–Fri)
- Flexible start/finish times (where possible)
- Up to two days per week working from home
- Hybrid working from a Southern England office location
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