Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Competitive salary: £50,000 – £60,000
• Coventry (Hybrid – 2 days from home)
•  25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working: 2 days from home
• Life assurance
• Company pension contribution
• Career development opportunities in a global organisation

Location: Coventry

Reference: BP 219

ATA Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading engineering firm that specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke equipment for the chemical and processing industries. They’re currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team and lead the mechanical design function across a range of complex, high-value projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a business that specialises in the design and manufacture of special purpose equipment for the chemical and processing industries. The company delivers high-quality engineered solutions that meet international standards and regulatory requirements, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

• Lead the mechanical design team in producing system drawings, general arrangements, sub-assemblies, and detailed part drawings using 2D CAD and 3D Inventor.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring designs are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Mentor team capacity planning and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with internal departments including Production, Procurement, Sales, and R&D, as well as external suppliers and technical agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement and configuration management across the product range.

What We’re Looking For:

To succeed as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you should have:

• A qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in mechanical design, ideally within special purpose machinery or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or other similar CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal and machined component design, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent documentation skills and the ability to produce manufacturing-ready designs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

What They Offer for The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Coventry (Hybrid – 2 days from home)
• Competitive salary: £50,000 – £60,000
•  25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working: 2 days from home
• Life assurance
• Company pension contribution
• Career development opportunities in a global organisation

ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details. 

Contact:

Bhav Patel

Recruitment Consultant

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