Senior Mechanical Design Engineer South Wales £45,000 - £55,000 + bonus + benefits Yolk Recruitment is exclusively partnered with a global engineering business to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer into a well-established team. This is a varied role with plenty of autonomy, focused on the design and development of mechanical and mechanically actuated systems used in specialist equipment. As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll work on both new and existing products - solving engineering problems, improving designs, and contributing to real-world projects that go into production. You'll be joining a stable, well-invested site in a business with a long history of success, a strong order book and a AAA customer base You'll be part of a small, experienced team where ideas are welcomed, support and development's available alongside trust and autonomy to deliver. This is what you'll be doing as Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Designing mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD software Producing accurate drawings and specifications for manufacturing Leading your own design reviews and collaborating across engineering teams Supporting testing and prototyping activity when needed Improving existing designs and solving product issues Managing your own technical workload and deadlines The experience you'll bring to the team: Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or similar Proven background in design engineering within a manufacturing environment Experience designing metal components or assemblies for manufacture Strong 3D CAD skills Understanding of mechanical and mechanical actuation systems Ability to work independently, with clear communication and attention to detail And this is what you'll get in return: £45,000 - £55,000 salary depending on experience Annual bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays 6% employer pension contribution Life assurance Early Friday finish and flexible start/finish times Free on-site parking A collaborative and down-to-earth team environment with strong engineering heritage Are you up to the challenge? If you're a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role with ownership, stability, and engaging work, apply now! Please note: Due to high application volumes, we can't respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you've not been successful on this occasion. Please check our website for other opportunities.
17/07/2025
Full time
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer South Wales £45,000 - £55,000 + bonus + benefits Yolk Recruitment is exclusively partnered with a global engineering business to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer into a well-established team. This is a varied role with plenty of autonomy, focused on the design and development of mechanical and mechanically actuated systems used in specialist equipment. As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll work on both new and existing products - solving engineering problems, improving designs, and contributing to real-world projects that go into production. You'll be joining a stable, well-invested site in a business with a long history of success, a strong order book and a AAA customer base You'll be part of a small, experienced team where ideas are welcomed, support and development's available alongside trust and autonomy to deliver. This is what you'll be doing as Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Designing mechanical components and systems using 3D CAD software Producing accurate drawings and specifications for manufacturing Leading your own design reviews and collaborating across engineering teams Supporting testing and prototyping activity when needed Improving existing designs and solving product issues Managing your own technical workload and deadlines The experience you'll bring to the team: Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or similar Proven background in design engineering within a manufacturing environment Experience designing metal components or assemblies for manufacture Strong 3D CAD skills Understanding of mechanical and mechanical actuation systems Ability to work independently, with clear communication and attention to detail And this is what you'll get in return: £45,000 - £55,000 salary depending on experience Annual bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays 6% employer pension contribution Life assurance Early Friday finish and flexible start/finish times Free on-site parking A collaborative and down-to-earth team environment with strong engineering heritage Are you up to the challenge? If you're a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a role with ownership, stability, and engaging work, apply now! Please note: Due to high application volumes, we can't respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you've not been successful on this occasion. Please check our website for other opportunities.
We are recruiting for a Technical Author on contract to work for a leading Defence organisation. The role is predominantly Remote with only 2-4 days per month required in their Stevenage offices. Responsibilities: To write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) and traditional formats for the Company's products in accordance with individual contractual requirements To enable safe and effective operation and repair of the equipment. The role covers the whole product life cycle through design, development and in-service support. Skillset/experience required: Experienced in the production of technical documentation with a detailed knowledge of MoD publication standards ASD S1000D and AESP. Ideally qualified to HND/HNC or equivalent level in an engineering related subject or ex forces senior technician. Knowledge of SGML editing software (Arbortext Epic), Common Source Data Bases (CSDB for S1000D) and Desktop Publishing systems. Ability to communicate effectively with ILS Managers and Design Engineers. Ability to work independently, taking ownership for packages of work in terms of scheduling and status reporting in order to meet Company and Customer expectations. A qualification in Electrical or Mechanical engineering demonstrated with few years of experience. HNC/HND. Degree Level is also acceptable but not a requirement. Experience in end to end amendment/production of Technical Documentation to Operate and Maintain equipment. Experience in a Maintenance or problem/fault finding and correction is a bonus but not essential. Defence/Aerospace/Automotive/Heavy Industry such as Power Plants or other Engineering Production companies. Technical Author/Technical Documentation Writer/Technical Publication Author S1000D Compliance & experience. Working in Data Module Format. Use of STE. Experience with Abortext Editor, Framemaker authoring software's or other XML/SGML editing softwar The role also interacts with multiple engineering depts. - ILS, LSA, Commercial etc.
16/07/2025
Project-based
We are recruiting for a Technical Author on contract to work for a leading Defence organisation. The role is predominantly Remote with only 2-4 days per month required in their Stevenage offices. Responsibilities: To write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) and traditional formats for the Company's products in accordance with individual contractual requirements To enable safe and effective operation and repair of the equipment. The role covers the whole product life cycle through design, development and in-service support. Skillset/experience required: Experienced in the production of technical documentation with a detailed knowledge of MoD publication standards ASD S1000D and AESP. Ideally qualified to HND/HNC or equivalent level in an engineering related subject or ex forces senior technician. Knowledge of SGML editing software (Arbortext Epic), Common Source Data Bases (CSDB for S1000D) and Desktop Publishing systems. Ability to communicate effectively with ILS Managers and Design Engineers. Ability to work independently, taking ownership for packages of work in terms of scheduling and status reporting in order to meet Company and Customer expectations. A qualification in Electrical or Mechanical engineering demonstrated with few years of experience. HNC/HND. Degree Level is also acceptable but not a requirement. Experience in end to end amendment/production of Technical Documentation to Operate and Maintain equipment. Experience in a Maintenance or problem/fault finding and correction is a bonus but not essential. Defence/Aerospace/Automotive/Heavy Industry such as Power Plants or other Engineering Production companies. Technical Author/Technical Documentation Writer/Technical Publication Author S1000D Compliance & experience. Working in Data Module Format. Use of STE. Experience with Abortext Editor, Framemaker authoring software's or other XML/SGML editing softwar The role also interacts with multiple engineering depts. - ILS, LSA, Commercial etc.
Mechanical Design Team Lead - Air Vehicle Design About the Company Our client is a UK-based defence technology company producing uncrewed air systems. With over 15 years of experience and strong financial backing/investment, the company is scaling rapidly, delivering cutting-edge UAV solutions for defence and government clients. With fully integrated UK-based facilities for design, manufacturing, and flight testing, the team can rapidly prototype, iterate, and deploy platforms in response to emerging operational needs. Role Overview We're looking for an experienced and proactive Mechanical Design Team Lead to guide a multidisciplinary team in the design and development of next-generation air vehicles. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering across the entire product life cycle - from concept to flight. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of engineers, driving performance and development Oversee the mechanical design of air vehicles, payloads, and production-ready platforms Ensure efficient resource allocation and milestone delivery in collaboration with senior leaders Participate in design reviews and maintain configuration and documentation standards Support manufacturing and supply chain teams with technical input Plan and execute test and validation activities, including flight tests Contribute to continuous improvement across engineering processes and team capability Support recruitment, onboarding, and team resourcing What We're Looking For We value people who are collaborative, technically sharp, and adaptive. Ideal candidates will have: Strong communication and leadership skills Proficiency in CAD (eg SolidWorks) Experience with design for manufacture and configuration management A hands-on, problem-solving mindset Background in aerospace systems, composites, or avionics (desirable) Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) Working Model Hybrid working is supported, with most team members on-site at least three days per week. Due to the nature of the work, UK residency and SC clearance eligibility are essential.
14/07/2025
Full time
Mechanical Design Team Lead - Air Vehicle Design About the Company Our client is a UK-based defence technology company producing uncrewed air systems. With over 15 years of experience and strong financial backing/investment, the company is scaling rapidly, delivering cutting-edge UAV solutions for defence and government clients. With fully integrated UK-based facilities for design, manufacturing, and flight testing, the team can rapidly prototype, iterate, and deploy platforms in response to emerging operational needs. Role Overview We're looking for an experienced and proactive Mechanical Design Team Lead to guide a multidisciplinary team in the design and development of next-generation air vehicles. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering across the entire product life cycle - from concept to flight. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of engineers, driving performance and development Oversee the mechanical design of air vehicles, payloads, and production-ready platforms Ensure efficient resource allocation and milestone delivery in collaboration with senior leaders Participate in design reviews and maintain configuration and documentation standards Support manufacturing and supply chain teams with technical input Plan and execute test and validation activities, including flight tests Contribute to continuous improvement across engineering processes and team capability Support recruitment, onboarding, and team resourcing What We're Looking For We value people who are collaborative, technically sharp, and adaptive. Ideal candidates will have: Strong communication and leadership skills Proficiency in CAD (eg SolidWorks) Experience with design for manufacture and configuration management A hands-on, problem-solving mindset Background in aerospace systems, composites, or avionics (desirable) Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) Working Model Hybrid working is supported, with most team members on-site at least three days per week. Due to the nature of the work, UK residency and SC clearance eligibility are essential.
