Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role where you can take ideas from concept through to production and make a real impact?

SMC Group designs and manufacturers specialist masts, antennas, and RF communication equipment trusted by customers around the world.

With over 65 years of engineering expertise, we're looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to help drive innovation and support our continued growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading mechanical design projects from concept through to manufacture.

• Producing 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using SolidWorks.

• Supporting and mentoring fellow engineers.

• Working closely with manufacturing, procurement, and other technical teams to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.

• Driving improvements in design processes, documentation, and engineering standards.

• Supporting the migration of legacy design files into SolidWorks PDM.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Strong SolidWorks design experience.

• Experience delivering complex mechanical design projects.

• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and design for manufacture.

• Experience with PDM/PLM systems.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Why Join Us?

• Work on innovative products used in demanding environments.

• Be part of a successful UK manufacturer with a global customer base.

• Join a supportive team where your expertise will be valued.

• Opportunity to influence future product development and engineering best practice.

• Early finish Fridays.

• Free onsite parking.

• Company pension scheme.

Apply Now

If you're a practical, hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems and seeing designs become reality, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Information

Due to the nature of our customers and projects, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that SMC Group is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

No agencies please. We are managing this recruitment directly and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eastleigh SO53 4BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• SolidWorks: 2 years (preferred)

• PDM/PLM: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

• Work Location: In person