Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: West Midlands (Hybrid – 2 days on site)

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000

Job Type: Permanent

Industry: Mechanical Design / EV / High‑Power Systems

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a rapidly growing engineering business developing next‑generation high‑power DC charging systems for commercial electric vehicles.

You’ll work on complex electro‑mechanical and thermal systems , taking designs from concept through prototype and into pre-production. Ideal for engineers with strong CAD, thermal management, liquid cooling and electro‑mechanical design experience.

The Role

• Lead mechanical design of high‑power charging systems (350kW–1MW+)
• Create concepts, detailed designs and prototype assemblies
• Design liquid cooling systems, heat exchangers and thermal management solutions
• Produce CAD models, drawings and engineering documentation
• Complete feasibility studies, packaging and system integration
• Support prototype builds, testing and commissioning
• Improve manufacturability (DFM/DFA) and product reliability
• Collaborate with electronics, systems and manufacturing teams
• Mentor junior engineers and support process development

Required Experience

• Strong mechanical design background in electro‑mechanical, thermal or high‑power systems
• Experience with liquid cooling, thermal management or fluid systems
• Proven track record taking products from concept to prototype and pre‑production
• CAD proficiency (any major package) + PDM/PLM experience
• Understanding of DFM/DFA and supplier/manufacturing processes
• Hands‑on experience with prototype builds, test rigs or assemblies

Desirable

• EV charging, power electronics or HV equipment exposure
• Experience in regulated/technical environments (medical, automotive, aerospace)
• Knowledge of validation testing, instrumentation and data analysis
• Start‑up or scale‑up engineering environment experience