Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
5 days ago
Newcastle Upon Tyne
· Lead mechanical design for advanced electric motor systems and rotating machinery · Senior technical role with a forward-thinking company · Excellent development and progression opportunities About the Company: This opportunity is with a global innovator in high-performance electric motor technology, power electronics, and energy-efficient thermal systems. The company's products support a wide range of industries, including commercial vehicles, rail, marine, off-highway machinery, and smart building technologies. With a strong focus on engineering excellence and sustainability, the organisation is expanding its UK-based design team and is now searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge motor systems. Role Overview: You will take a leading role in designing and developing mechanical systems for next-generation electric motors and other rotating equipment such as pumps and fans. This is a hands-on role, covering everything from concept generation and simulation through to prototype build and validation. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support delivery of customer-led projects, and help guide junior engineers in best practice and design excellence. Key Responsibilities: • End-to-end mechanical design of electric motors and rotating machinery, from concept to production., • Develop, prototype, and test new ideas using advanced simulation tools and practical engineering methods., • Conduct mechanical analysis to predict failure modes, material performance, and system durability., • Build and test prototype hardware, including development of bespoke test rigs., • Produce accurate 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings in line with industry standards, • Apply simulation and analysis software (e.g. ANSYS, MATLAB) to optimise performance., • Select materials, manufacturing methods, and apply design-for-manufacture principles., • Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers throughout development cycles., • Support quality, reliability, and compliance standards throughout the design process., • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical growth within the team. Key Requirements: • Proven experience in mechanical design of motors, rotating machinery, or similar electro-mechanical systems., • Proficient in 3D CAD (e.g. Autodesk Inventor or equivalent), • Skilled in engineering calculations and use of analysis tools (ANSYS, MATLAB), • Experience with prototype development, tooling, and hands-on assembly., • Knowledge of design risk tools such as DFMEA/PFMEA and design for manufacture., • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners., • Able to interpret technical specifications and deliver engineered solutions to tight deadlines., • Degree (BEng/MEng) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline., • Able to interpret technical specifications and deliver engineered solutions to tight Package & Benefits: • Competitive salary, • Product training, • Genuine progression opportunity, • Healthcare, • Product training, • Hybrid working • more generous benefits Location: Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Blyth, Gateshead