Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Pertemps · Clevedon, North Somerset

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Pertemps, based in Clevedon, North Somerset, paying £52,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£52,000 per annum
Location
Clevedon, North Somerset
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
8 Nov 2026
Sector
Mechanical Engineer

About 6% above the going rate for mechanical engineer

Reference 043315313

About the role

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Clevedon, Somerset
Salary: £52,000 + up to 7.5% bonus
Contract: Permanent, full-time

Benefits & Package

  • Up to 7.5% annual bonus
    • Up to 8% employer pension contribution
    • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
    • Life assurance at 4x basic salary
    • Health cash plan and wellbeing programme
    • Discounted gym membership
    • Free parking and subsidised canteen
    • Cycle storage, lockers and showers
    • Training and career development


About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering team in Clevedon.

You'll focus on improving existing products, investigating mechanical faults and developing solutions to improve reliability, safety and performance.

You'll work closely with manufacturing, quality, field service and suppliers to resolve technical issues and deliver engineering improvements.


Key Responsibilities

  • Investigate mechanical faults and identify root causes.
    • Develop and validate design improvements.
    • Manage engineering changes, drawings and specifications.
    • Find replacement components and manage supplier changes.
    • Improve product reliability, quality and cost.
    • Ensure designs meet safety and compliance standards.
    • Work with other teams to resolve technical issues.


About You

  • A degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
    • Experience in mechanical engineering and design.
    • Experience working in a regulated engineering environment.
    • Strong 2D and 3D CAD skills.
    • Knowledge of product development and design-for-manufacture.
    • Experience investigating faults and implementing solutions.
    • Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable: Semiconductor equipment experience, Chartered Engineer status or Functional Safety qualifications.

Location
Clevedon, Somerset.

How to Apply
Click apply to send your CV or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.

Reference: 043315313 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 8 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps

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