Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Industrial Recycling Technology

Location: Wrexham (On-site) transitioning to Daresbury (Hybrid)
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000
 

About Company/Role

Join a pioneering UK start-up transforming waste into raw materials for new products. They are seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to initially lead the design and development of a high-pressure safety cabinet – a critical first step in bringing the breakthrough technology to market. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with the engineering team to develop high-pressure systems that will transform the recycling industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop mechanical systems for high-pressure equipment
Create detailed CAD models and engineering drawings
Lead projects from concept through to operational validation
Collaborate on safety-critical systems design
Work with manufacturing teams and subcontractors
Conduct testing and performance analysis
 

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

Strong CAD experience (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
Experience with high-pressure systems, fluid management, or wastewater treatment
Proven track record in mechanical design and project delivery
Problem-solving mindset with hands-on approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable:

Experience with safety-critical system design
Knowledge of industrial automation or processing equipment
Background in startup or fast-paced environments
Understanding of manufacturing processes
 

Important: This role requires on-site presence in Wrexham initially to enable close collaboration with the engineering team during the critical development phase. Once the safety cabinet is successfully developed, the role will transition to the Daresbury R&D centre with hybrid working options. Flexible start/finish times available to accommodate commuting.

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary up to £85,000 (Negotiable DOE)
BUPA Health Insurance & vision care
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Enhanced pension contributions
Ongoing training & development opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking technology company

Tagged as: Design Engineer, mechanic, senior mechanical design engineer