Senior Engineer – Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering

Company: Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Apply for the Senior Engineer – Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering
Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you own end-to-end engineering delivery in a fast-moving, consultancy-style environment. You will lead hands-on design, prototyping, testing, and refinement across mechatronics and mechanical-electronics interfaces. You mentor junior engineers, unblock blockers, and translate findings into decisive next steps with the Head of Engineering. The role emphasizes action, clarity, and accountable progress, driving real builds and measurable milestones. This is an opportunity to shape practical engineering solutions in a delivery-focused culture.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • benefits

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of projects from brief to delivery, managing scope, timelines, and resources
  • Proactively manage live backlog and cadence to prevent piling work
  • Lead hands-on design, prototyping, testing, and refinement across mechanical and electronics boundaries
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians to resolve blockers quickly
  • Collaborate with Head of Engineering and electronics specialists to translate insights into action
  • Communicate scope changes promptly to keep progress moving

Key requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of engineering experience with a mechanical and/or mechatronics background
  • Strong fundamentals in both engineering and electronics; capable across domains
  • Hands-on capability with experience in design, build, test, and iteration
  • Track record delivering projects in a high-tempo, consultancy-style environment
  • Strong communication skills and proactive information gathering
  • proactive communication
  • mentoring
  • team collaboration
  • mechatronics
  • mechanical design
  • electronic integration

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Posted: September 30th, 2026