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As part of Ensera, we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe, the USA, and Asia.\nWe are currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design Engineer) to join our talented team and contribute to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients.\nRequirements\nAbout you\nYou are a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design Engineer) working in consultancy, industry or at a start-up within the medical device sector. You are a methodical and systematic thinker with a passion for understanding how products work and understanding the needs of the user.\nYou will bring your own skills to add depth to our team, so you’ll need to be a team player who thrives on collaborating with others across different skillsets including software, electronics and design.\nYour skills and experience\nWe think someone with 5+ years of experience is likely to have the level of competence we are looking for. Whilst you do not need to meet all of these points, please ensure you meet the majority of them before making an application:\nA keen focus on the use of engineering principles and analysis techniques to guide the design of electromechanical systems.\n\nHighly experienced in using 3D CAD and generating 2D drawings (SolidWorks is an advantage but not essential).\n\nKnowledge and experience of manufacturing processes and DfMA techniques.\n\nExperience in the design of mechanical systems and products from concept through to manufacture.\n\nExperience in medical device development (ISO13485) and risk management processes (ISO14971).\n\nUnderstanding and demonstrable experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams.\n\nMentoring and management of junior team members.\n\nExcellent presentation skills including written and verbal communication skills.\n\nExcellent client relationship management (ideally consultancy experience)\n\nExperience in leading projects, taking responsibility for delivery quality outputs on time and on budget.\n\nThe salary for this role is in line with our Senior salary band, from £51,000 to £73,954. Please note we ask you to provide your expected salary within the band as part of your application, this helps us understand how you view your experience against the role’s scope.\nWhy work with us?\nEnsera Design offers interesting and varied work combined with a supportive team culture to provide a stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn from others. We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual, and the team.\nWe recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team.\nWe offer:\nPerformance-related company-wide bonus.\n\nFlexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon-Thu, 9:30am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-4:00pm; Fri, 9:30am-12:00pm).\n\nPrivate healthcare for you and your family.\n\nEnhanced maternity and paternity leave.\n\nSalary exchange pension scheme.\n\n25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service.\n\nAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform.\n\nCycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes.\n\nDeath in service (x4 gross salary).\n\nTraining and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge-sharing sessions.\n\nA free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company-wide meeting.\n\nFree breakfast every Wednesday, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team-organized activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more.\n\nAbout us\nWe are based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state-of-the-art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we’re just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick’s Markets.\nWe are proud of our values:\nFind a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what’s needed to get things done and exceed expectations.\n\nPull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward.\n\nCare: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues, and our planet.\n\nOur diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start-ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics.\nDo we sound like a good match for you?\nIf you’d like to discuss the role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to make your application, we’d love to hear from you. If you think you might be the right person for us but want an informal chat first then get in touch via .\nWe plan to shortlist applications as they come in. We look forward to hearing from you!\nAt Ensera Design we believe that designing for people means including all people, starting with the team behind the work. Our human-centred design ethos is rooted in empathy, and our values - pull together, find a way, and care - guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for.\nWe know that different perspectives lead to better ideas, stronger collaboration, and more meaningful outcomes. If you meet the skills and experience for this role, we welcome your application - whatever your background, identity, or path into design. What matters to us is that you share our belief in purposeful, people-first design.\nPolite notice for agencies - We appreciate the interest from recruitment partners; however, we are managing this hiring process directly and ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this role. 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