Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Tooling) - Siemens NX\n\nLocation: Derby (On‑site)\n\nSector: Highly Regulated Engineering / Defence / Complex Tooling\n\nClearance: British Citizens only - eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) required\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAre you and experienced mechanical design engineer, looking for your next long-term opportunity?\n\nWe're delighted to be supporting a major engineering consultancy, delivering complex tooling and mechanical design solutions across highly regulated sectors, as part of a wider framework agreement.\n\nDue to significant investment and long‑term programme growth, we're looking for experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineers, with strong Siemens NX skills and a background in tooling, fixtures, jigs, lifting equipment or precision mechanical systems.\n\nHere, you will be joining a powerhouse of the engineering world, working with a talented, multi-disciplinary engineering team, and the chance to collaborate on cutting-edge, meaningful UK programmes with long‑term career potential.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n3D modelling and 2D detailing in Siemens NX\nManaging design data via Teamcenter (PLM)\nFull lifecycle tooling design: requirements → concept → DfM → release\nProducing assemblies, sub‑assemblies, BOMs and detailed drawings\nApplying GD&T to ASME Y14.5 / BS standards\nSupporting gated design reviews and client presentations\nEnsuring compliance with safety legislation and UKCA requirementsWhat You'll Bring\n\nEssential:\n\nStrong Siemens NX (3D + 2D)\nProven tooling / jigs / fixtures / lifting equipment design experience\nTeamcenter or similar PLM experience\nSolid DfM understanding\nConfident with GD&TDesirable:\n\nExperience in nuclear, aerospace, defence, heavy engineering, oil & gas\nFEA exposure (Abaqus, ANSYS, MathCAD or hand calcs)\nManufacturing or toolmaker backgroundWhy Join?\n\nLong‑term, high‑value engineering programmes\nGrowing team with strong investment and future opportunities\nComplex, interesting design challenges\nWork that contributes to nationally significant projects \n\nSecurity Requirements\n\nDue to project restrictions, applicants must be British Citizens (sole nationality) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).\n\nApply\n\nIf you're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with strong NX capability and a passion for complex tooling design, we'd like to hear from you. Apply for a confidential discussion