Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Leominster, United Kingdom Posted on 13/01/2026

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Permanent Full-Time Location

Office based in Herefordshire

Join a long-established Engineering Design Consultancy with strong skills in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Product Design, and Analysis. Serving diverse markets from Industrial and Automotive to Waste Recycling Plants.

We're are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and development of complex mechanical systems and products.

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

• Lead the design, analysis, and development of complex mechanical systems and products
• Take ownership of major projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions
• Oversee and contribute to prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical designs
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., EMC, safety, RoHS)
• Participate in and lead design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause analysis
• Work with cross-functional teams (electrical, software, manufacturing, QA) to ensure seamless product integration
• Support continuous improvement in engineering standards, processes, and documentation

Experiences required

• Has experience in leading the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies and systems from concept through to production
• Is experienced in creating detailed 3D CAD models (SolidWorks), engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Can conduct and review engineering calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) for strength, thermal, and dynamic performance
• Practical workshop build, assembly and prototyping
• Can guide junior engineers and provide technical mentorship