Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £45,000- £50,000

Hours: 8:00am 4:30pm | On-site role

Bolt Technical are hiring for an established and fast-growing designer and manufacturer of electronic components.

Due to continued expansion and increased project demand, the company is seeking a Senior Mechanical DesignEngineer to join their highly skilled engineering team. This is a varied, hands-on role with full lifecycle ownership, multiple concurrent projects, and the opportunity to work on innovative products used globally in mission-critical environments.

This position is ideal for an organised, experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys technical challenges, and wants to contribute to cutting-edge engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and testing of electro-mechanical products
• Take ownership of multiple concurrent mechanical design projects with tight deadlines
• Produce 3D designs in SolidWorks and detailed drawings to BS 8888
• Prepare product specifications, test reports, and technical documentation
• Conduct fault analysis and lead technical investigations
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the team
• Execute engineering changes related to cost reduction, obsolescence, and improvements
• Work closely with production engineering teams on build issues and process enhancements
• Assist with verification activities, including environmental testing
• Perform design checks and design reviews to ensure engineering quality
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electronics hardware, software, and manufacturing teams

What Theyre Looking For:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Background in a product-led manufacturing industry, ideally involving HMI, control interfaces, or electromechanical products designed for volume production
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a mechanical design engineering role
• Proficient user of SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including injection moulding and CNC machining
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working within a structured environment with defined processes and procedures
• Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers
• Excellent organisational, documentation, and communication skills
• Able to work independently, taking full ownership of projects from concept to delivery

Desirable:

• SolidWorks PDM
• MRP experience
• Project leadership or project management ability
• Knowledge of IEC/MIL/DO-160 standards
• Experience with environmental testing for marine or aerospace products

What They Offer:

• £45k-£50k salary
• 25 days holiday
• On-site role with a supportive, well-structured engineering environment
• Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects across multiple sectors
• Strong team culture, collaborative environment, and clear engineering processes
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Occasional company social events and a friendly, close-knit team

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