Location: Egham, Surrey
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
The Role
We are looking for a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our experienced design team. In this role, you will create and manage complete manufacturing packages—including 3D CAD models, assembly drawings, and BoMs—while also leading engineering projects and mentoring junior designers.
Key Responsibilities
Design precision-engineered components and assemblies using SolidWorks
Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings to BS 8888 standards
Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles
Enter and manage Bills of Materials in the company’s MRP system
Work cross-functionally with supply chain, project, and production teams
Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and basic stress analysis
Select suitable materials for design safety and reliability
Support product testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical design/manufacturing
Advanced 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred)
Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
Knowledge of GD&T, BS 4500, BS 8888 standards
Effective communicator with strong project ownership
Willingness to travel occasionally for site support or commissioning
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Pension scheme
Ongoing training & development
Exposure to international projects
Supportive, collaborative engineering environment
Why Join Servotest?
Work at the forefront of cutting-edge test technology
Join a collaborative, cross-disciplinary engineering team
Gain exposure to a diverse global customer base
Enjoy a strong focus on career development and training
- Experience
- Required
- Languages
- English – Advanced
- Employment
- Full-time
- Schedule
- Mon-Thur: 8 (or 9)am to 4:30 (or 5:30); & Fridays 8 (or 9)am to 1-2pm
- Salary
- £40,000 – £60,000 yearly
- Benefits
- Attractive benefits package depending on experience / seniority
- Starting time
- Immediate start!
Unit 2 Alpha Way, TW20 8RZ, Egham
Servo-mechanical Testing Equipment • 11-50 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since March, 2025
Servotest is a global leader in hydraulic test and motion simulation systems. With over 65 years of innovation, we deliver high-performance, bespoke engineering solutions for the aerospace, automotive, defence, and academic industries.
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