Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid – 2 days on site)
Salary:£50,000 – £60,000
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
Apply Now
If you’re a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with strong mechanical, thermal or electro-mechanical expertise and want to work on next-generation high-power systems, we’d love to hear from you.