Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Coventry

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Department: Engineering & Projects

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Overview

Our Bluechip Manufacturing Client is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of mechanical systems, equipment, and assemblies used in industrial process applications. The role will oversee a small team of mechanical designers, ensuring design quality, accuracy, and delivery against project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities from concept through to production for process and machinery systems.
• Manage and check design output from the mechanical design team, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications.
• Produce 3D models, fabrication drawings, assemblies, and BOMs. Any 3D CAD Experience is great.
• Work closely with Project Managers to allocate resources, plan workloads, and track design progress.
• Oversee drawing release, revision control, and document management processes.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and peer review for other designers.
• Liaise with suppliers, fabricators, and internal departments to resolve technical queries.
• Support installation and commissioning activities as required.
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and engineering best-practice standards.

Key Requirements

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience in machinery, process, or automation industries.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor and Vault; strong 3D modelling and detailing capability.
• Strong understanding of mechanical fabrication, pipework, and assembly practices.
• Experience checking drawings, managing design data, and implementing design standards.
• Confident communicator with experience coordinating between design, project, and production teams.
• Leadership or team coordination experience highly desirable.

Desirable

• Knowledge of P&IDs and process equipment design.
• Familiarity with CE marking, machinery safety, and design for manufacture (DFM).
• Experience working in fluid systems, coatings, or chemical processing environments.