Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

£50,000 – £55,000 | Permanent | Bedford | On-site

Are you a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on complex, high-value mechanical systems from concept through to manufacture?

We’re recruiting an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering manufacturer delivering technically challenging projects involving large mechanical assemblies and rotating equipment. This is a hands-on design role offering real ownership, technical depth, and the opportunity to influence product design and development.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies, working closely with manufacturing, quality, and project teams. The position offers variety across new product development, existing product improvement, and bespoke engineering projects.

This role would suit a technically strong engineer who enjoys problem-solving, detailed design work, and seeing designs through to production.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for complex machinery and rotating equipment

Produce high-quality 3D models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings

Carry out engineering calculations including stress analysis, FEA, and FMEA

Support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives

Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and Value Engineering principles

Produce technical documentation including Bills of Materials, IOM manuals, and material specifications

Work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure design intent and performance

Support testing, supplier engagement, and customer meetings as required

Skills & Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical design within a manufacturing or engineering environment

Strong 3D CAD capability (NX, Inventor, and/or AutoCAD)

Experience producing full design packages from concept to manufacture

Understanding of stress analysis, FEA, and risk-based design (FMEA)

Experience working with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems

Background in rotating machinery, power transmission, or complex mechanical assemblies highly desirable

Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

HNC / HND candidates with strong industrial experience will also be considered

IEng registration desirable but not essential

What’s On Offer

Salary £50,000 – £55,000 depending on experience

Stable, long-term permanent role

Technically challenging design work with real project ownership

Supportive engineering team and collaborative working environment

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.

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