Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Position: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Teddington
Type of Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid - minimum two days per week on site.
Salary: £43-48,000 + Benefits
The Position
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering team in Teddington. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and development of bespoke, precision-engineered products, instruments and test equipment. You will translate customer and technical requirements into practical, innovative and manufacturable engineering solutions.
Working alongside project managers, scientists, electronics engineers and manufacturing teams, you will support projects from initial concept through to detailed design, manufacture and assembly.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design activities for bespoke engineering projects.
- Translate customer requirements into practical mechanical design solutions.
- Produce 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
- Ensure designs meet relevant engineering standards, including BS 8888 and ISO GPS.
- Select appropriate materials, components and manufacturing processes.
- Support prototyping, testing, manufacture and assembly.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external suppliers.
- Manage engineering changes, configuration control and technical risks.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience in mechanical design and product development within precision engineering, scientific instrumentation, aerospace, defence or manufacturing.
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
- Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and using PLM systems.
- Good understanding of materials, tolerancing, manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.
- Knowledge of BS 8888, ISO GPS and engineering drawing standards.
- Experience applying DFMA principles.
- Ability to translate customer requirements into practical engineering designs.
- Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
The Person
The ideal candidate will be:
- Technically strong with a hands-on approach to mechanical design.
- Analytical, organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- Confident working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Proactive, with a focus on delivering high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions.
Why Join?
An excellent opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects involving precision instruments, measurement systems and specialist test equipment.
You will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists, with hybrid working and a minimum of two days per week on site.
Ready to Apply?
If you have strong mechanical design experience, 3D CAD proficiency and a background in precision engineering or product development, we would like to hear from you.
Interested in this position? Please click "Apply Now".
Company Information
This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a wide range of clients. Rullion is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.