Senior Mechanical Engineer

This role is for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in a leading design and manufacturing business serving the defense industry. The position involves designing innovative electro-mechanical mechanisms, leading a project design team, and ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of products.

• Lead the design and development of electro-mechanical mechanisms and precision machinery using 3D CAD (SolidWorks).

• Conduct engineering analysis (stress, fatigue, vibration) and collaborate on simulations to validate designs.

• Perform lab testing to verify design outputs and ensure they meet specifications.

• Coordinate with wider engineering teams to integrate electronic, control, and drive systems into designs.

• Provide support for production, test, and field engineering teams, and assist with bids and quotations.

• Ensure the timely delivery of project outputs and contribute to customer-facing reports and design reviews.

• Essential: Proven experience in designing complex mechanisms and systems from concept to production. Proficiency in SolidWorks and understanding of machining, casting, and fabrication techniques.

• Desirable: Experience in harsh environments and the defense sector, especially in R&D and manufacturing. Previous leadership experience in a senior role and coaching talent within a team.

• A passion for innovation and mechanical engineering, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, delivering results under deadlines.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering and proficient in engineering calculations.

• 37.5-hour workweek with flexible and hybrid working options.

• 28 days annual leave, holiday purchasing, and wellness benefits.

• Group pension plan with matched contributions up to 5%.

• Income protection scheme for peace of mind.

• Employee Assistance Programme offering services like remote GP consultations, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy.

• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counseling and probate helpline.

• Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme.

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme to help reduce your carbon footprint.

• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to a wellbeing app and mental health support, plus regular activities across sites to promote employee health.

• Regular sports and social activities to foster team building.

• Gym membership discounts for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

• Reward platform with discounts on high street brands and employee benefits.

• Recruitment referral bonus scheme to encourage talent acquisition.

• Learning & development opportunities to help you grow professionally.

• Free, onsite car parking at all locations for convenience.

• UK Security Clearance required due to the nature of the work.

If you are interested in this position please click apply now or call Aiden at Orion Reading today.

Due to the volume of applications we receive unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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