Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering business based in Cambridgeshire. This is an opportunity to work on highly engineered, specialist machinery with a genuine real–world impact, taking products from initial concept through to manufacture, testing and continuous improvement.

The Role

  • Developing detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
  • Taking designs from concept through to manufacture.
  • Carrying out engineering calculations, tolerancing and design validation.
  • Using FEA and simulation where appropriate.
  • Selecting materials and appropriate manufacturing processes.
  • Working closely with manufacturing, quality, procurement and suppliers.
  • Investigating technical issues and developing effective solutions.
  • Improving product performance, reliability, weight and cost.
  • Supporting prototypes, testing and product development.
  • Providing technical direction and mentoring to less–experienced engineers.
  • Ensuring designs meet relevant engineering standards, legislation and safety requirements.

About You

  • Strong experience in a mechanical design engineering role.
  • Excellent experience using industry–standard 3D CAD systems.
  • Experience designing for manufacture, including machining, fabrication and welding.
  • Strong understanding of materials, tolerancing, fits and engineering principles.
  • Experience with engineering calculations and ideally FEA.
  • The ability to take ownership of projects from concept through to production.
  • Strong problem–solving and technical decision–making skills.
  • Experience working collaboratively with manufacturing, quality, procurement and suppliers.
  • The confidence to provide technical leadership and support junior engineers.
  • An engineering degree or comparable qualification/accreditation.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role where you can lead designs, solve complex engineering challenges and see your work progress from concept through to manufacture, we’d be keen to hear from you.

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Posted: September 14th, 2026