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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job in Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75, England, UK
Listing for: Nicholas Associates
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 GBP Yearly GBP 55000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Do you have a Mechanical Design Engineer background working with bespoke metal fabrications? (sheet metal, welding/fabrication)
If so then please read on!
The basics:
Role:
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Metal Fabrications

Location:

Near Heanor
Salary:
Up to 60,000 DOE

Hours:

Flex - Monday to Thursday (8hrs) start time between 7.00am and 8.30am and Fridays (6hrs) start time between 7.00am and 8.30am (38hr week)
Holidays and Benefits: 33 days, pension 6% by employer.
Overview:
We now require a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team. Working in purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture bespoke metal fabrications with processes such as - sheet metal, welding and fabrication and machining.
Breif overview - duties

  • Lead engineering activities on major contracts, overseeing assigned Design Engineers.
  • Accountable to the Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for the mechanical design and integrity of the company's products.
  • Demonstrate leadership within the mechanical discipline and uphold the highest professional engineering standards.
  • Identify and implement design and process improvements across the department and wider business.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to achieve business and departmental objectives.
  • Act as the primary technical contact for external design resources and queries.
  • Mentor, supervise, and support the ongoing development of junior engineers.

The ideal candidate/ Senior Mechanical Design Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

  • Previous experience working with sheet metal fabricated components
  • Educated to degree level in design, engineering or similar - mechanical engineering.

Commutable from:
Heanor, Ripley, Derby, Nottingham, Alfreton and surrounding areas
Interested?
If you are interested in the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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