Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Halton
10 months ago
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£52,000 - £58,000 + Chartership Support + Flexible Hybrid Working + Training + Holidays + Pension + Bonus + Immediate Start!

Are you a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take your career further with a fast-growing global electromechanical specialist? Join a tight-knit team where your deep technical expertise and leadership will be valued-you'll lead complex design projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation across multiple industries. With low staff turnover and a diverse, high-impact workload, this is your chance to thrive in a company that truly appreciates your skills and invests in your long-term development.

The engineering team has grown rapidly by delivering state-of-the-art actuator systems to aerospace, defense, and other markets. They're now seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with hands-on actuator design experience to lead pivotal projects alongside top-tier industry partners. In return, you'll collaborate with seasoned experts who value your precision and innovation-and build a lasting career with a company that truly rewards your contributions.

Your Role As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

  • Oversee a variety of different projects
  • Carry out design review on projects
  • Hybrid working role with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

    As A Senior Mechanical Design Engineer You Will Have:

  • Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, motors, actuators, or similar
  • Proficiency in CAD
  • Commutable 3 x a week to the office in Runcorn

    Please apply or contact Yusra Zuhair on (phone number removed) for immediate consideration

    Keywords: Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Cheshire, Warrington, Runcorn, Hydraulic, Aerospace, Actuators, Defence, Space, Subsea, CAD, Mechanical engineering, Actuator design, Design, Preston Books, mechanical design,Mechatronics, SolidWorks, Rotary Actuators, Power Electronics, Control Panels, Gearboxes, Chester, Senior design engineer, lead design engineer, lead mechanical engineer, cad engineer.

    This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.

    Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit, should not apply as your details will not be processed.

    We will endeavour to respond to all applicants, however, due to the high volume of
    applications, we can only guarantee contact with those who are shortlisted

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