Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Full-time | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working + Healthcare

About the Role

We are partnering with a global engineering-led organisation who design and manufacture specialist heavy industrial equipment used in some of the world's most demanding environments.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join the Portsmouth team at new UK facility. This is a key role where you will take ownership of complex electromechanical product development, leading projects from concept through to launch.

If you enjoy solving real-world engineering challenges and seeing your designs operating in the field, this is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of complex mechanical systems
• Translate customer requirements into robust product specifications
• Produce detailed CAD designs (Inventor or SolidWorks)
• Perform engineering analysis (FEA, tolerance stack-ups, risk assessments)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Support testing, validation and product launch
• Engage directly with customers and end users
• Apply design for manufacturability and lean principles
• Manage multiple projects to deliver on time

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Min 7 years' experience in designing large fabrications with high tolerance features to support electro-mechanical integration
• Design and develop mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, linkages, gear systems and precision moving components (not just pumps/piping/fluids)
• Design experience gained in heavy industrial, mining, shipbuilding, military, nuclear, O&G or similar
• Strong mechanical or electromechanical design background
• Proficiency in CAD modelling (Inventor / SolidWorks)
• Knowledge of FEA, DFMEA or similar tools
• Ability to lead projects and make technical decisions
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Hands-on, practical engineering mindset

Why Join?

• Work on real-world engineering challenges
• Be part of a global engineering team working on a wide range of projects
• Full lifecycle product ownership
• Collaborative and fast-paced culture
• Hands-on involvement in testing and customer applications
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Stable business with strong market presence

*Unfortunately, this company does not hold a license to provide sponsorship for non-UK candidates*

Interested? Apply Now to be considered

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

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