Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Leicester

Location: Leicester

Position: Permanent | Full-Time

Want to work for a global, innovative engineering business that designs and develops cutting-edge instrumentation? Solutions for a range of industries, including aerospace, defence, medical, automotive, energy, and beyond. Their products are highly complex pieces of machinery, with high level of precision and accuracies needed in their design and production.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a forward-thinking R&D team, playing a key role in the design, validation, and delivery of advanced systems and products.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

• Own the design and validation of mechanical subassemblies from concept to production.
• Define mechanical performance specifications from system requirements.
• Deliver design reviews, supporting manufacturing, assembly, and service introduction.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including operations and business development.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years’ experience in end-to-end product design.
• Strong track record in product design and small mechanisms.
• Knowledge of drives, controls, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Solidworks/CAD and MS Office.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and practical engineering skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown.
• Early Friday finish
• Generous matched pension & life assurance.
• Onsite parking, EV charging, and easy city access.
• Development opportunities including support towards Chartered status and career progression

If you’re a creative problem-solver with a passion for mechanical design and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leicester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English