Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

A leading research and technology organisation in Newport is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing R&D team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies within a hands‑on, innovative environment.

You’ll take designs from concept through to prototype, working hands‑on with complex designs or innovative solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 3D/2D design and drafting of components and assemblies
• Concept development and design documentation
• Supplier liaison and component sourcing
• Prototype assembly, testing and validation

Essential Skills & Experience

• BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Recent experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
• Strong SolidWorks skills (modelling, drawings, simulation)
• Experience with high‑speed rotating assemblies
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, tolerances and manufacturing processes
• Ability to take designs from specification to tested prototype

You’ll Bring

• A methodical, detail‑driven approach
• Ability to work independently and within a small multi‑disciplinary team
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and strong time‑management

Benefits

• Circa £60k salary (experience‑dependent)
• Pension, flexitime, generous holidays, free parking
• Opportunity to work on genuinely innovative R&D projects

Applicants must have full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the UK.  Offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, health and security checks.