Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

📍 Birmingham (Hybrid)
💰 Up to £55,000 + Pension + Flexible Working
🕒 Permanent

I'm working with an established and growing engineering business that supports global OEMs across construction equipment, trucks, agriculture, and wider industrial markets. With a strong international presence (UK, USA, Germany, Sweden, India, China), they're continuing to invest in their UK engineering capability.

They're now looking to bring in a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support a pipeline of innovative projects-particularly within engine ancillaries and emerging e-pump technologies.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll play a key part in both concept and detailed design, working closely with a collaborative engineering team and engaging with customers and suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and development of engine ancillaries (oil, water & fuel pumps)
• Concept and detailed design of e-pumps for data centre applications
• First-principles design and problem-solving across new product development
• Create 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings
• Ensure designs are optimised for manufacture (DFM focus)
• Support DFMEA activities and engineering validation
• Work closely with the Chief Engineer and cross-functional teams to resolve design challenges
• Produce technical reports and documentation
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

What They're Looking For

Essential:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Minimum 5 years' industry experience in a design-focused role
• Strong 3D CAD skills (ideally Creo)
• Experience designing with metals and plastics
• Solid understanding of GD&T
• Experience with DFMEA and Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Background working on electromechanical products

Desirable:

• Experience with rotating components (bearings, seals, gears, pulleys)
• Exposure to concept design and new product development

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £55,000
• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity to work on innovative, forward-looking projects
• Career progression within a growing global engineering group