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About the Role

Senior Mechanical Engineer: a leading product development consultancy is experiencing growth and is looking for talented Senior Mechanical Engineers to join its expanding multidisciplinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the technical development of innovative products across sectors including consumer, transport, healthcare, and industrial.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical development on projects and contribute to strategic design direction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee and support junior engineers, ensuring high standards of work.
• Manage project deliverables including planning, budgets, and client communication.
• Present ideas and progress to clients in a clear and compelling way.
• Apply creative problem-solving and engineering rigour to develop innovative, manufacturable products.

Requirements

• A degree (2:1 or above) in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline from a reputable institution.
• Proven experience in product development, ideally within a consultancy or fast-paced R&D environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including injection moulding and rapid prototyping.
• Proficiency in engineering tools such as CAD and CAE software.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects and maintain strong client relationships.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and able to work on-site as required.
• Experience developing products in regulated environments such as medical or automotive.
• Ability to create mathematical models or simulations to support design decisions.
• Understanding of DFM, sustainability, and cost optimisation principles.

What’s Offered

• The chance to work on meaningful, high-profile projects with global impact.
• Opportunities for hands-on prototyping, lab testing, and IP generation.
• Mentorship, technical development and tailored career progression.
• Hybrid work options and flexibility where possible.
• Competitive salary and overtime pay.
• 22 days annual leave (increasing with service) + holiday bonuses.
• 37-hour week with half-day Fridays.
• Profit-related annual bonus and additional fixed bonuses.
• Pension scheme, paid parking, cycle-to-work scheme, and other benefits.
• Social activities, team sports, and wellness initiatives.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

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