Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Special Purpose Fabrication EquipmentLocation: Manchester (On-Site)Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience (skills-led package)Job Type: PermanentOverview A well-established engineering business is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of complex fabricated and machined equipment used in industrial and regulated environments. The role focuses on full lifecycle mechanical design, from concept through to detailed manufacturing drawings and support through fabrication and build.

This is a hands-on design engineering position requiring strong experience in manufacturing-led design rather than conceptual or theoretical engineering.Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex mechanical fabrications and assemblies for manufacture
• Produce full 3D models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings from concept
• Create fabrication drawings suitable for laser cutting, folding, welding and assembly
• Design precision machined components including shafts, housings, couplings and fixtures
• Specify and apply correct tolerances, fits and machining requirements
• Develop assemblies incorporating bearings, sleeves, keyways and bolted connections
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-eff...