Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: Greater Manchester (hybrid)Salary: Competitive (DOE) This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This position offers the chance to work on technically challenging products designed for demanding operating environments, while also supporting junior team members. You will be responsible for leading the design and development of mechanically robust products, ensuring solutions are practical, manufacturable and fit for purpose. You will play a key role in technical decision-making, project ownership and design improvement initiatives.About the RoleLead mechanical design and product development projects from concept through to manufactureTake ownership of engineering projects, making key technical decisions and contributing to design reviewsDesign with manufacturability, cost, thermal efficiency, and serviceability in mindCollaborate with internal departments and suppliers to ensure designs meet technical, commercial and delivery requirementsCarry out structural and thermal assessments to validate product performance and compliance with environmental requirementsBuild, modify and test prototypes to support product validation and developmentProduce 3D CAD models, technical drawings and bills of materials using SolidWorks and PDM systemsMentor and support junior engineers within the teamDrive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes and proced