Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Position : Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location : South Yorkshire

Hybrid : will need at least 3 days per week in office

Duration : 6 months

Start Date : Immediate

UK passport holders only due to need for security clearance

Requirements

  • Significant experience in mechanical design engineering
  • Proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects from concept to commissioning.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, materials, manufacturing methods, and design for assembly.
  • High proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) and 2D drawing production to industry standards.
  • Experience approving technical documentation for compliance and client submission.
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, assess cost implications, and contribute to tendering.
  • Skilled in producing and reviewing engineering calculations and substantiation reports.
  • Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working across departments and with clients.
  • Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams and priorities.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards professional registration.
  • Experience in sectors such as Defence, Nuclear, Aerospace, or Infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., CE marking, UKCA, Machinery Directive).
  • Understanding of automation, moving machinery, and integrated mechanical-electrical systems.
  • Experience in the design of structures and adherence to Eurocodes.
  • Experience in Finite Element Analysis and associated software (e.g. ANSYS)

Seniority and Employment

  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job function: Engineering and Design
  • Industries: Engineering Services and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Location:
South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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