Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - FRO; FTC

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Mechanical Design team and support with our FRO project. Reporting into our Mechanical Design Manager, this role will design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions (including comprehensive documentation).

• Design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions (including comprehensive documentation).
• Design and draught components and assemblies for all Mechanical Engineering and R&D projects.
• Support, modify, maintain & repair all FOM mechanical systems (in the UK and abroad), including rapid fault finding, evaluation and diagnosing of problems that occur, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Carry out 3D modelling & 2D design/draught work whilst maintaining/updating and modifying existing designs/diagrams.
• Liaise efficiently with other staff/ departments/ teams and outside organisations (manufacturers, suppliers, and consultancies), establishing and maintaining effective and efficient relations, overcoming problems and defining requirements.
• Decompose complex problems and produce simple and effective solutions, whilst also designing innovative cutting‑edge solutions for other projects.
• Administer Windchill/PDMLink, drawing identification database and Drawing Office documentation.
• Carry out full design cycle project/task work, through Conception, Design, Development, Prototyping, Testing, Diagnosing, Manufacture and Commissioning.
• Produce high quality, reliable products/systems that require minimal maintenance and support.
• Estimate accurately project and tasks duration and costing.
• Produce appropriate and complete documentation for all designs/enhancements/projects worked on.
• Report (including producing reports) as required by the R&D Groups’ Management.
• Hand over completed projects & assembly modifications to operationally responsible departments, with relevant documentation and assist operational departments as required regarding any issues that may arise.
• Perform the role of R&D (Mechanical) support representative at events abroad.
• Occasionally travel to events abroad as Maintenance Technician when required; assist coordinate rigging and de‑rigging mechanical equipment and structures as required.
• Support, advise and, from time to time, assist operational departments with their activities and duties, also assist Technicians when required.
• Own end‑to‑end delivery of complex mechanical engineering projects, driving timely execution through clear technical direction, disciplined planning, risk management, and decisive ownership of scope, cost, schedule, and performance to meet programme milestones and business commitments, supported by strong technical reporting and documentation expertise.
• Lead mechanical engineers to deliver right‑first‑time design solutions through strong technical governance, mentoring, and accountability, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, suppliers, and manufacturing to achieve predictable, high‑quality delivery.

• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks, including working on large projects and small tasks in parallel.
• Working effectively/ efficiently in a team as well as individually.
• The ability to adapt effectively to changing targets and objectives and ensure tight deadlines are achieved.
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a professional manner with colleagues, team members, other departments, managers & outside organisations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Self‑motivated.

• Degree in Mechanical or Engineering Product Design / similar discipline or HND.
• At least 5 years’ experience in designing with PTC Creo.
• Experience of using AutoCAD software.
• At least 5 years’ experience in administering and releasing using Windchill PDMLink 10.1. or similar.
• Highly self‑motivated and driven individual with outstanding communication skills.
• Experience in mathematical analysis for complex designs.
• Experience and in‑depth knowledge of drawing standards specifically technical product specification BS8888.
• Mechanical projects management experience.
• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge & skills:
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