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An established engineering consultancy specialising in bespoke R&D solutions across aerospace, automotive and energy sectors.

Known for its hands-on, end-to-end project delivery, the company offers engineers the opportunity to work on technically diverse and innovative systems focussing on bespoke test equipment.

 With a collaborative team culture and modern facilities it provides an ideal environment for developing practical engineering skills and contributing to meaningful, high-performance projects.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer  

£50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + 33 days holiday +  Flexitime + Enhanced Pension + Private Medical

Derbyshire. Ref: 24123

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer  - The Role:

• Develop detailed mechanical designs, models, and drawings using SolidWorks CAD
• Ensure designs meet project, functional, performance, and manufacturability requirements
• Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and stress calculations
• Review of technical documentation and check engineering drawing
• Lead internal and external design reviews; provide technical direction to team members
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software/control engineers, electrical engineers, and technicians/manufacturing engineers
• Manage multiple projects, prioritising tasks, and ensuring deadlines are met
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and external service providers
• Conduct prototype testing and validate designs against specifications

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer  - The Person:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Design, or related discipline
• Prior experience in bespoke mechanical design
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) 
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) 
• Skilled in developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• General understanding of electrical systems and software/control equipment integration

With a collaborative team culture and modern facilities it provides an ideal environment for developing practical engineering skills and contributing to meaningful, high-performance projects.

Position is based in Derby, commutable from Leicester, Nottingham and surrounding areas.  For

further information call Sharon Hill on: 01902212000 Or email:

sharon.hill@automationexperts.co.uk