Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of mechanical solutions for medical power technologies. You’ll take designs from early concept through to manufacturing, combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentoring.

Working closely with engineering teams and manufacturing partners, you’ll help deliver robust, cost-effective products that can be manufactured at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for new technology platforms, from concept development and detailed design through to release to manufacturing.
• Develop complex mechanical solutions incorporating sheet metal, plastics and machined components.
• Investigate and resolve design and manufacturability issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Support the development and integration of new technologies into manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners to optimise designs for cost, quality and production at scale.
• Ensure drawings, specifications and design documentation meet internal engineering standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers and designers.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical meetings and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and manufacturing methods, sharing relevant insights across the team.
• Maintain accurate, organised design files, drawings and component data.
• Deliver engineering activities within agreed project schedules and budgets.

Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically 5–7 years of mechanical design experience, supported by strong drafting skills or equivalent practical expertise.
• A strong background in CNC machining, soft and hard tooling, and design for mass production.
• Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Proven experience designing, documenting and maintaining sheet metal parts, plastic components and mechanical assemblies.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ISO GPS standards.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks, alongside experience using thermal analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) tools.
• Ability to manage design projects from concept through release, including scheduling and resource coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound engineering judgement.
• Confidence defining methods and procedures for new or complex design challenges.
• Strong communication, technical leadership and mentoring skills.

Why Join?

• Work on advanced medical power technologies with practical, real-world applications.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering teams across a global organisation.
• Influence new technology platforms from initial concept through to full production.
• Join a business that supports innovation, technical excellence and professional development.

To apply, send your CV to Ampere Recruitment or get in touch for a confidential discussion.