Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer £up to 60k Base + Benefits Ref: ABJ6502 Midlands Onsite: Perm An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established, globally recognised engineering organisation specialising in critical power and electrical test systems. With operations across the globe, the company is known for delivering innovative, high-reliability engineering solutions used in mission-critical environments worldwide. As an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer you will lead the development and packaging of all mechanical components into power systems. As a senior mechanical engineer you’ll work closely with Electrical, Systems and Software engineers to deliver state‑of‑the‑art designs for customers worldwide. Key Responsibilities * Translate customer requirements to develop the power systems mechanical definition and specification. * Produce CAD models using SolidWorks (sheet metal) and select components/specifications considering standards, availability and cost. * Structure models in PDM to company standards. * Collaborate with Electrical and Systems teams to ensure designs are feasible, safe and cost‑effective. * Support key vendors, guiding construction and manufacture of products with electrical elements. * Address complex design and manufacturing challenges within the engineering team. * Present/discuss ideas with suppliers and create prototypes/samples for testing. * Produce detailed mechanical design documents (layout drawings and calculations). * Resolve design issues arising during fabrication, production, testing or service. * Ensure designs are released to meet business deadlines and deliver accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs). * Prepare/check documentation to satisfy customer, company and regulatory requirements. * Keep up to date with the latest manufacturing techniques and drawing standards. Skills & Experience Required * Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred (or equivalent experience). * Strong technical skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. * Proficient with SolidWorks; PDM & FEA knowledge preferred. * Competent with Microsoft Office; familiar with BOM structures and management. * Experience in shipping‑container or control‑panel design (preferred). * Experience with welded assemblies (preferred). * Knowledge of cable routing (preferred). * Experience working with any of the following industries / areas would be beneficial: * Critical power or energy infrastructure systems * Industrial automation or control systems * Electrical test or commissioning environments * Generator or power distribution equipment * Industrial electronics or control panels Stable, established engineering business with strong technical reputation - Base + Benefits. To Apply: Contact Alison Basson on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Email: | Ref: ABJ6502