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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment
Hyde
1 month ago
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Overview

White Label is exclusively representing an engineering and manufacturing business in Hyde that require a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. As the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with production, projects, and senior management to ensure designs are efficient, safe, and cost-effective.

Base pay range

This range is provided by White Label Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000, 25 days holiday + stats and workplace pension. Working hours are Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:30 with flexibility around start and finish times.

Responsibilities of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Lead the design and development of bespoke equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
  • Produce 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
  • Carry out design calculations, stress analysis, and materials selection where required.
  • Collaborate with production teams to ensure designs are practical and effective.
  • Drive continuous improvement through engineering innovation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support technical development across the team.
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure design solutions meet requirements.

Experience / Qualifications

  • 5 years + experience in a mechanical design engineering role
  • Proficient in 3D CAD (Ideally Solidworks)
  • Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes (fabrication, machining, welding).
  • Experience leading projects from concept to delivery


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