Senior Mechanical Design/Project Engineer – Newbury – £50k–£65k

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Mechanical Design/Project Engineer to join a forward-thinking and rapidly evolving engineering solutions provider. This role involves working on bespoke machinery and custom automation systems across a variety of industries.

Our client is looking for a strong, all-round engineer with a solid background in mechanical design, R&D, project management, and hands-on engineering support. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in SolidWorks and confident working across all stages of a project. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. 

Some days will be focused on design work, others on project management, client coordination, or hands-on involvement with engineering projects.

The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable taking ownership of projects from concept through to completion.

The Senior Mechanical Design/Project Engineer role will include:

• Designing custom machinery using SolidWorks.
• Contributing to automation ideas, project R&D.
• Supporting both the technical design and admin/project management side of projects.
• Working closely with clients, suppliers, and the internal team.

The ideal Senior Mechanical Design/Project Engineer will have:

• Experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer /Project Engineer, ideally within bespoke machinery design.
• Organised, creative, and comfortable managing multiple projects. 
• Strong SolidWorks skills.
• Strong R&D experience.
• Experience creating and managing BOMs.
• Adaptable, proactive, and self-motivated approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across both technical and project-based responsibilities.

Please apply if this role is suitable or get in touch for more details!