ReeVR Talent have partnered with a leading engineering organisation within the heavy industrial sector who is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing design team. This is a key technical role reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, with clear progression into a leadership position, including the opportunity to shadow and potentially step into the Chief Engineer role in the future.THE ROLEYou will be responsible for the design and development of bespoke lifting and handling equipment used in heavy engineering applications across global industries. Working closely with sales, manufacturing, and project teams, you will take projects from concept through to detailed design, manufacture, testing, installation, and commissioning.You will manage multiple live projects at different stages of development, ensuring all designs are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and fully suitable for manufacture.Design work will be carried out using Autodesk Inventor (including Vault), supported by engineering calculations using hand methods, Excel, and FEA tools.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Lead design of bespoke lifting and special purpose machinery from concept to completion • Interpret customer and internal requirements and develop practical engineering solutions • Produce detailed calculations, risk assessments, and technical design documentation • Create full manufacturing packs including GA drawings, detail drawings, and BOMs • Ensure compliance with relevant UK and internat