Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead the concept and detailed design of engine ancillaries and e-Pumps for data centre applications. You will collaborate with the engineering team to optimize designs for manufacture and interface with the Chief Engineer, customers, and suppliers. You will produce CAD models, drawings, and engineering reports while applying GD&T and DFMEA/DFM to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions. This role supports a market-leading automotive engineering business with global manufacturing reach and innovative projects.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Design engine ancillaries including oil, water and fuel pumps
• Concept and detailed design of data centre e-Pumps
• Apply first-principles problem solving in concept design
• Collaborate with engineering team to optimise for manufacture
• Liaise with design team and Chief Engineer to resolve design issues
• Create CAD models and engineering drawings layouts
• Produce engineering reports
• Coordinate with customers, internal departments and external suppliers
• Demonstrate strong GD&T knowledge
• Apply DFMEA and DFM principles

Key requirements

• Degree qualified engineer with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience
• Proficiency in at least one leading 3D CAD modelling package
• Experience designing with both metals and plastics
• Experience with electro-mechanical products
• Experience in concept design work
• Knowledge of rotating components (bearings, seals, gears, pulleys) is advantageous

• problem solving
• cross-functional collaboration
• clear communication
• 3D CAD modelling
• GD&T
• DFMEA and DFM

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