Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Specialty Camera Engineering team in Ware, UK develops cameras for long-range surveillance such as border and coastal security, covering hardware, firmware and mechanics across the full development life cycle. The Senior Mechanical Engineer joins the Silent Sentinel team to support ongoing projects, designing enclosures and mechanisms for harsh environments (including -40C, marine conditions and MIL STD) in SolidWorks, producing technical drawings and build guides.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the internal machine shop (a different site) and suppliers to achieve company objectives.
• Use 3D modelling software to design parts, assemblies and mechanisms from materials such as machining, 3D printing, laser cutting and folding.
• Produce detailed production-quality fabrication, design and assembly drawings, and supporting documentation for an independent production team.
• Review drawings and designs, and estimate the work required for proposed tasks.
• Produce specifications, develop prototypes and test fixtures, and verify parts and products mechanically.
• Improve designs during the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process and support other engineering disciplines.
• Inspect drawings before release and assist production with troubleshooting.

Required profile

• Hybrid working arrangement (office in Ware); ability to travel between Ware and Sandy on short notice.
• Basic portfolio of relevant work; fluency in spoken and written English.
• Self-motivated, autonomous and able to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in FEA and thermal simulation is advantageous.

Required skills

• SolidWorks (3D modelling, 2D technical drawings, Bill of Materials).
• Knowledge of material properties, manufacturing techniques, plating, coatings and fasteners.
• Fabrication drawing design and design for manufacture and assembly.
• IP rating knowledge (e.g. IP67) and ability to justify design decisions with calculations and analysis.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes, plus a holiday bonus of two weeks extra pay per year.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, defined contribution pension and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible working, private medical care, life assurance and enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Coaching and development, EAP and wellbeing support, and carbon-neutral and CSR initiatives.