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Mechanical Design Engineer

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Birmingham Full-time GBP 40,000 – 550,000
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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

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