Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering team focused on the development of high-performance electromechanical and imaging-based products. This role will involve leading mechanical design activities from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of complex products and assemblies from concept to manufacture
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings using SolidWorks
• Design for manufacture, including plastic injection moulding, machining, and assembly processes
• Perform thermal analysis and develop solutions for heat management in compact electronic systems
• Design and develop test jigs, fixtures, and rigs for validation and verification testing
• Collaborate with electronics engineers to support PCB integration, enclosure design, and cable management
• Support prototype builds, testing, and design iteration

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong experience in 3D CAD design, ideally using SolidWorks
• Proven background in plastic injection moulding design and DFM principles
• Experience in thermal design and analysis of electronic/electromechanical systems
• Hands-on experience designing test jigs, fixtures, and rigs
• Good understanding of electronics integration, including PCB layout considerations and enclosure design
• Experience working with imaging systems, sensors, or embedded hardware

Apply now or contact Gemma for more information

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Slough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

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