Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: UK (SC Clearance required or eligible)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Sector: Advanced Engineering / Manufacturing / Defence

Are you a Senior Design Engineer who thrives on developing cutting-edge products and turning innovative ideas into real-world engineering solutions?

We’re working with a highly respected engineering and manufacturing organisation that is investing heavily in new product development and advanced technology. They are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to take ownership of complex mechanical design projects and play a key role in delivering high-performance engineering solutions for demanding customer environments.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your ideas will directly influence new product development, engineering innovation, and future business growth.

The Role

As a Senior Design Engineer, you’ll lead the design and development of engineering components and assemblies from concept through to production, working closely with customers and internal engineering teams.

You will:

• Design innovative engineering components and assemblies to customer specifications
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings
• Develop new product concepts and engineering solutions
• Improve existing products and manufacturing processes
• Ensure designs meet safety and regulatory standards
• Present concepts and final designs to customers and stakeholders
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the design team
• Work closely with mechanical and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Engineer or experienced Design Engineer ready to step up
• Strong mechanical design and product development background
• Solid understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles
• Experience with 3D CAD systems (Siemens NX or similar)
• Experience working with PLM systems such as Teamcentre
• Good understanding of engineering safety and compliance standards
• Engineering degree or equivalent professional qualification
• SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Why Apply?

• Work on cutting-edge engineering projects
• Be part of a growing and innovative organisation
• Real influence over new product development and design direction
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment
• Competitive salary and long-term career progression
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects

Interested?

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion to learn more about the company, projects, and career progression available.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-04-2026

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