Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title : Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £45,000- £50,000
Hours: 8:00am 4:30pm | On-site role
Bolt Technical are hiring for an established and fast-growing designer and manufacturer of electronic components.
Due to continued expansion and increased project demand, the company is seeking a Senior Mechanical DesignEngineer to join their highly skilled engineering team. This is a varied, hands-on role with full lifecycle ownership, multiple concurrent projects, and the opportunity to work on innovative products used globally in mission-critical environments.
This position is ideal for an organised, experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys technical challenges, and wants to contribute to cutting-edge engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development and testing of electro-mechanical products
Take ownership of multiple concurrent mechanical design projects with tight deadlines
Produce 3D designs in SolidWorks and detailed drawings to BS 8888
Prepare product specifications, test reports and technical documentation
Conduct fault analysis and lead technical investigations
Support and mentor junior engineers within the team
Execute engineering changes related to cost reduction, obsolescence and improvements
Work closely with production engineering teams on build issues and process enhancements
Assist with verification activities, including environmental testing
Perform design checks and design reviews to ensure engineering quality
Collaborate cross-functionally with electronics hardware, software and manufacturing teams
What Theyre Looking For:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical design
Proficient SolidWorks user
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including injection moulding and CNC machining
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Comfortable working in a structured environment with defined processes
Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers
Excellent organisation, documentation and communication skills
Capable of working independently and taking full project ownership
Desirable:
SolidWorks PDM
MRP experience
Project leadership or project management ability
Knowledge of IEC/MIL/DO-160 standards
Experience with environmental testing for marine or aerospace products
What They Offer:
£45k-£50k
25 days holiday
On-site role with a supportive, well-structured engineering environment
Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects across multiple sectors
Strong team culture, collaborative environment and clear engineering processes
Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
Occasional company social events and a friendly, close-knit team

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