Mechanical Design Engineer


Company:	Senex Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£45,000 - £55,000
Hours:	Full-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire – Hybrid Working

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid, Work From Home

Senex Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a specialist engineering company based near Farnborough, Hampshire.

This is a varied position for a practical engineer who can take mechanical designs from concept through to manufacture. Alongside 3D CAD design, you will work with fabrication partners and machine shops, support supplier selection and purchasing, and maintain the technical documentation.

The role offers hybrid working, combining home-based work with time on site near Farnborough, Hampshire. Candidates should therefore live within a reasonable travelling distance of the area. Some occasional travel to suppliers, manufacturing partners and other business locations will also be required.

You will report directly to an experienced Technical Director, who will provide guidance and mentorship on the company’s specialist products. Previous experience within the company sector is not essential, but you will need a strong background in mechanical design ideally with knowledge of sheet metal and fabrication (pneumatics knowledge would be a bonus).

The Mechanical Design Engineer Role

Working across design and engineering while ensure technical compliance you will help turn engineering requirements into robust and manufacturable products.

You will also provide technical support to colleagues in sales and purchasing, answering engineering questions, assessing proposed component alternatives and helping resolve manufacturing and design issues.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing, modifying and optimising mechanical designs using SolidWorks (or a similar 3D CAD package).

Producing accurate production drawings, CAD models and associated engineering information.

Converting existing and legacy engineering data for use with modern design software.

Designing components and assemblies with manufacturability, quality, safety and cost in mind.

Working with machine shops, steel fabricators and other manufacturing partners.

Reviewing supplier proposals and resolving technical or production-related queries.

Helping in the selection of materials (i,e, steel), components and associated equipment. As well as supporting the management of external engineering suppliers.

Providing practical technical support to the sales team in response to customer enquiries.

Managing CE and UKCA marking activities.

Compiling, reviewing and maintaining product Technical Files.

Producing user manuals, operating instructions, safety information and other technical documentation.

Supporting continuous improvement across products, processes and supplier performance.

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