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A heritage British manufacturer of bespoke heavy industrial lifting equipment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a tight‑knit, expert engineering team. This is a role with real depth: complex design challenges, end‑to‑end ownership, and a clear progression path to Principal Engineer within two years.
Job Responsibility:
Taking full ownership of the product lifecycle for bespoke heavy‑duty lifting solutions – from initial concept through to product completion
Leading design projects, producing detailed 2D/3D CAD models, and carrying out advanced stress calculations and mechanical testing
Delivering engineered solutions across Rail, Construction, Aerospace, Offshore and other regulated industrial sectors
Meeting customers to capture technical requirements and translate them into robust, tailored engineering solutions
Working collaboratively with quality, production, engineering and technical sales teams
Managing multiple concurrent projects, balancing short‑term demands with long‑term development programmes
Requirements:
Strong Mechanical Design Engineering experience within heavy engineering, lifting equipment, or safety‑critical machinery
Proven ability to manage projects from concept through to production
High proficiency in stress calculations, FEA principles, and mechanical testing
Excellent CAD capability and confidence handling multiple complex projects simultaneously
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
Nice to have:
experience in regulated industries
knowledge of hydraulics, control circuits or electrical systems