Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Tooling) - Siemens NX

Location:

Derby (On‑site)

Sector:
Highly Regulated Engineering / Defence / Complex Tooling

Clearance:
British Citizens only - eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) required

Are you and experienced mechanical design engineer, looking for your next long-term opportunity?

We're delighted to be supporting a major engineering consultancy, delivering complex tooling and mechanical design solutions across highly regulated sectors, as part of a wider framework agreement.

Due to significant investment and long‑term programme growth, we're looking for experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineers, with strong Siemens NX skills and a background in tooling, fixtures, jigs, lifting equipment or precision mechanical systems.

Here, you will be joining a powerhouse of the engineering world, working with a talented, multi-disciplinary engineering team, and the chance to collaborate on cutting‑edge, meaningful UK programmes with long‑term career potential.

• 3D modelling and 2D detailing in Siemens NX
• Managing design data via Teamcenter (PLM)
• Full lifecycle tooling design: requirements → concept → DfM → release
• Producing assemblies, sub‑assemblies, BOMs and detailed drawings
• Applying GD&T to ASME Y14.5 / BS standards
• Supporting gated design reviews and client presentations
• Ensuring compliance with safety legislation and UKCA requirements

Essential:

• Strong Siemens NX (3D + 2D)
• Proven tooling / jigs / fixtures / lifting equipment design experience
• Teamcenter or similar PLM experience
• Solid DfM understanding
• Confident with GD&T

Desirable:

• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defence, heavy engineering, oil & gas
• FEA exposure (Abaqus, ANSYS, MathCAD or hand calcs)
• Manufacturing or toolmaker background

• Long‑term, high‑value engineering programmes
• Growing team with strong investment and future opportunities
• Complex, interesting design challenges
• Work that contributes to nationally significant projects

Due to project restrictions, applicants must be British Citizens (sole nationality) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).