Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
CV-LibraryLondoncontractPosted: 15 June 2026
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Location: London - 5 days a week 40 hours per week (hybred 3 days in the office min)
Contract: Freelance / Contract / 6 Months + £315 per day Limited company
Engineer Innovation From Concept to Manufacture
We are working with a leading product innovation consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Consultant for Mechanical Engineering Design, to deliver complex engineering projects from concept through to production in the Medical and consumer product world.
This role suits a technically strong, commercially aware engineer with experience leading projects, solving complex design challenges, and managing client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Lead client communication and project delivery
Interpret briefs, define requirements, and manage plans, budgets, and timelines
Develop innovative engineering concepts and assess feasibility
Deliver robust designs using 3D CAD, FEA/CFD, mathematical modelling, and prototype testing
Support system-level engineering across structures, mechanisms, thermo-fluids, and manufacturing
Produce manufacturing specifications, engineering drawings, and tolerance analysis
Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
About You
Essential:
Master's degree (1st or 2:1) in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Strong SolidWorks 3D CAD skills
Experience with FEA/CFD simulation and tolerance calculations
Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, moulding, fabrication, casting, and assembly
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
5+ years' engineering project experience, ideally within consultancy
Desirable:
Structural analysis, mechanisms, and fluid systems experience
Electronics/firmware integration exposure
Arduino and/or Python knowledge
Hands-on prototyping, testing, and assembly skills
Why Apply?
Work on innovative, technically challenging projects
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering team
Influence projects from research through to manufacture
Opportunity to build long-term client relationships
Interested? Apply now for a confidential discussion
Location: London - 5 days a week 40 hours per week (hybred 3 days in the office min)
Contract: Freelance / Contract / 6 Months + £315 per day Limited company
Engineer Innovation From Concept to Manufacture
We are working with a leading product innovation consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Consultant for Mechanical Engineering Design, to deliver complex engineering projects from concept through to production in the Medical and consumer product world.
This role suits a technically strong, commercially aware engineer with experience leading projects, solving complex design challenges, and managing client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Lead client communication and project delivery
Interpret briefs, define requirements, and manage plans, budgets, and timelines
Develop innovative engineering concepts and assess feasibility
Deliver robust designs using 3D CAD, FEA/CFD, mathematical modelling, and prototype testing
Support system-level engineering across structures, mechanisms, thermo-fluids, and manufacturing
Produce manufacturing specifications, engineering drawings, and tolerance analysis
Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
About You
Essential:
Master's degree (1st or 2:1) in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Strong SolidWorks 3D CAD skills
Experience with FEA/CFD simulation and tolerance calculations
Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, moulding, fabrication, casting, and assembly
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
5+ years' engineering project experience, ideally within consultancy
Desirable:
Structural analysis, mechanisms, and fluid systems experience
Electronics/firmware integration exposure
Arduino and/or Python knowledge
Hands-on prototyping, testing, and assembly skills
Why Apply?
Work on innovative, technically challenging projects
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering team
Influence projects from research through to manufacture
Opportunity to build long-term client relationships
Interested? Apply now for a confidential discussion