Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Special Purpose Machinery

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery
Location: Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 basic + benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: On-Site 
 
A leading engineering organisation in Surrey is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of complex mechanical systems from concept through to production. This position offers the chance to work on high-integrity, performance-critical products where innovation, precision, and engineering excellence are central to the work.

Key Responsibilities - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer 

• Lead the mechanical design of assemblies and components involving automation/complex moving parts.
• Produce high-quality 3D models and detailed drawings using a modern 3D CAD package (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar)
• Drive concept development, prototyping, testing, and design validation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electronics, manufacturing, and systems engineering
• Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements

About You - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer 

• Proven experience in special purpose machinery with experience of designing automation products/systems. Complex moving parts etc
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools and engineering documentation standards
• Solid understanding of materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and mechanical engineering best practice
• Proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving

This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company with a full order book. Offering exciting projects and good career progression opportunity. 

For more information, please contact David Philpott. 
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