Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
3 days ago
Nottingham
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Nottingham Salary: £45,000- £50,000 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm | On-site role Bolt Technical are hiring for an established and fast-growing designer and manufacturer of electronic components. Due to continued expansion and increased project demand, the company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their highly skilled engineering team. This is a varied, hands-on role with full lifecycle ownership, multiple concurrent projects, and the opportunity to work on innovative products used globally in mission-critical environments. This position is ideal for an organised, experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys technical challenges, and wants to contribute to cutting-edge engineering projects. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design, development and testing of electro-mechanical products, • Take ownership of multiple concurrent mechanical design projects with tight deadlines, • Produce 3D designs in SolidWorks and detailed drawings to BS 8888, • Prepare product specifications, test reports and technical documentation, • Conduct fault analysis and lead technical investigations, • Support and mentor junior engineers within the team, • Execute engineering changes related to cost reduction, obsolescence and improvements, • Work closely with production engineering teams on build issues and process enhancements, • Assist with verification activities, including environmental testing, • Perform design checks and design reviews to ensure engineering quality, • Collaborate cross-functionally with electronics hardware, software and manufacturing teams What They’re Looking For: • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, • Previous experience in mechanical design, • Proficient SolidWorks user, • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including injection moulding and CNC machining, • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines, • Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers, • Excellent organisation, documentation and communication skills, • Capable of working independently and taking full project ownership What They Offer: • Salary of £45,000 to £50,000, • 25 days annual leave, • On-site role with a supportive, well-structured engineering environment, • Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects across multiple sectors, • Strong team culture, collaborative environment and clear engineering processes, • Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation, • Occasional company social events and a friendly, close-knit team By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Privacy Statement and give Bolt Technical authorisation to hold your provided data. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Bolt Technical, who are acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within five working days.