Senior Mechanical Engineer

Posted 07 October 2025
Salary Generous Package
LocationBelfast
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering & Manufacturing
ReferenceKYSME0710_1759834310

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Belfast, County Antrim
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits


Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for innovation, sustainability, and precision engineering? Our client, a leading technology manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team in Belfast.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge mechanical systems that integrate advanced technologies across energy storage, propulsion, and power delivery applications.



About the Role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key role in the conceptual design and detailed development of complex mechanical systems and assemblies. You'll work within a multidisciplinary engineering team, developing solutions that meet demanding performance, quality, and safety requirements for next-generation high-performance systems.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced position that offers autonomy, technical challenge, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in an organisation leading innovation in its sector.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of components and assemblies supporting mechanical integration of complex electro-mechanical systems.
  • Create and develop concepts from a blank sheet through to detailed manufacturing drawings using 3D CAD tools (CATIA V6 or equivalent).
  • Translate high-level product targets into system-level engineering requirements.
  • Apply systems engineering principles and collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Specify materials, surface treatments, and tolerances for high-load, harsh-environment applications.
  • Ensure all designs are optimised for weight, cost, performance, and certification compliance.
  • Produce clear, high-quality documentation to support manufacturing, testing, and customer use.
  • Support prototype build, testing, and product validation activities.
  • Champion continuous improvement and contribute to the introduction of new tools, methods, and technologies.


About You
Education & Experience:

  • Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering (2:1 or higher). MEng or equivalent desirable.
  • At least 5 years' experience in a marine, motorsport, or aerospace environment (or similar high-performance engineering sector).

Technical Expertise:

  • Skilled in 3D design and detailed drawing creation for precision-engineered components and assemblies.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, casting, forming, moulding, and welding.
  • Experience with material selection and surface treatments for highly loaded components in demanding environments.
  • Strong analytical ability and experience with R&D, testing, and prototype development.
  • Familiarity with model-based design, simulation, and finite element analysis desirable.
  • Able to apply first-principles thinking and complete hand calculations to support design decisions.

Personal Attributes:

  • Positive, proactive, and self-driven with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Calm under pressure and adaptable to change in a fast-paced setting.
  • Reliable, professional, and capable of working independently or collaboratively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and delivery.


Why Join?
This is an opportunity to be part of a business driving innovation in sustainable engineering. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values accountability, creativity, and integrity - and you'll have the chance to contribute directly to groundbreaking projects that make a difference.



Rewards & Benefits

  • Competitive salary (based on experience)
  • Private Medical Insurance & Health Cashback Plan
  • Group Income Protection
  • Stakeholder Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle schemes
  • Life Insurance (3x salary)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 22 days annual leave + 13 public/bank holidays, plus additional service-related leave
  • Annual travel loan scheme
  • Regular social and wellness events for staff and families


If you're an innovative engineer seeking to push the boundaries of mechanical design and play a key role in advancing sustainable technologies - apply now to join a company that's shaping the future of clean engineering.

For more information or to apply, please reach out to karlyellop@vanrath.com at VANRATH.

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