Snr/Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior / Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Southampton
£Competitive + Benefits

Ready to take technical ownership of complex, bespoke machinery?

Join a highly specialised engineering team delivering advanced electro-mechanical systems across Medical, Industrial and Nuclear sectors. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive mechanical design from concept through manufacture, installation and commissioning.

The Role

• Lead the mechanical design of complex industrial process equipment
• Own the CAD system (Solid Edge), standards and design release process
• Design bespoke machinery and integrated material handling systems
• Ensure correct integration of RF, high-voltage and electrical control systems
• Oversee documentation, compliance and design quality

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience designing bespoke industrial machinery or process equipment
• Strong 3D CAD skills (Solid Edge preferred; SolidWorks/Inventor/Creo welcome)
• Experience integrating welding systems, RF assemblies, thermal or high-voltage equipment
• Sheet metal, frames, enclosures and structural design expertise
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and drive systems (servo/stepper motors)
• Strong grasp of DFM/DFA, tolerancing and manufacturing processes
• Experience working with suppliers and external manufacturers
• Understanding of CE / UKCA compliance

You’ll be a natural problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Experience acting as a technical lead or design authority is highly desirable, as is exposure to commissioning and supplier management.

This is a rare opportunity to influence technical direction, product safety and long-term engineering capability while delivering challenging, high-value bespoke solutions.