Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Derby, Derbyshire

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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  • Derby, Derbyshire
  • £50000 - £70000/annum great benefits
  • Engineering
  • Permanent
Date posted: 16/10/2026 09:56:43

Description

Senior Design Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Derby

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + great benefits

Overview

Are you excited by the challenge of working on cutting-edge projects and ground-breaking engineering solutions? A renowned and respected engineering consultancy with a strong presence in highly regulated sectors is looking to appoint a Senior Design Engineer to join their industry leading team in Derby.

This role offers the chance to contribute to technically complex programmes within nuclear and defence environments, working as part of a collaborative and experienced engineering team.

Key Duties

Develop and deliver engineering designs aligned with client and project

requirements

Create and maintain 3D models and technical drawings using CAD software

Review, adapt and improve existing designs to enhance performance and manufacturability

Ensure all work adheres to relevant industry standards, safety

requirements and best practice

Work closely with internal teams to bring concepts through to completion

Provide technical guidance and oversight to less experienced team members

Communicate design intent and solutions clearly to stakeholdersCandidate

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in a senior-level design engineering or similar role

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and the ability to work closely with the mechanical engineering team

Appreciate the manufacturing considerations within the design process

Experience working in regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, defence, aerospace or similar) is advantageous

Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX (or comparable systems)

Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems

Relevant engineering qualification (degree or equivalent experience)

Working knowledge of applicable safety and compliance standardsWhat You'll Get in Return

Involvement in complex, long-term engineering programmes

Opportunities for career progression within a structured environment

A supportive team culture with a focus on technical excellence

Access to employee wellbeing support and lifestyle benefitsAdditional Information

  • Due to project
requirements, applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance, which typically requires sole UK nationality

Interested?

Apply today or get in touch with our team for a confidential discussion about the role

Job Details

Location Derby, Derbyshire
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary £50000 - £70000/annum great benefits
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