Senior Mechanical Engineer
Staplehurst, Kent
Vacancy listed 09/03/2026
Application deadline 30/04/2026
Details
About Us:
Magnetic Shields Limited (MSL) is a family-run industry leader in the design and manufacture of magnetically shielded products and rooms. Our state-of-the-art factory, equipt with high-power fibre cutting laser and full stock automation, has more than doubled our production capacity over the last 5 years. This period of expansion is a very exciting time for the company and we are looking to speak to applicants interested in joining us our Design & Development team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer.
               
This is an ideal role for an experienced engineer with an advanced and wide ranging knowledge of manufacturing techniques, materials, design best practices and mechanical calculation and simulation. The successful candidate will take ownership of complex design projects and product developments, within a small team in a growing department led by a forward-looking Research and Development Manager.
 
Key Tasks/Duties of this role:
  • Managing complex end to end design projects, working closely with other disciplines including electronics, mechatronics and physics
  • Coordinating and contributing to the design of large, complex assemblies optimised for manufacture and assembly, for customers worldwide
  • Mechanical calculations and FEA simulation of structural/load bearing components, and developing this function within the team
  • Lead both customer-facing and internal design reviews for components and systems under your responsibility
  • Client/sales team liaison to identify design requirements
  • Coordinating and compiling detailed engineering/manufacturing drawings with BOMs
  • Produce standard operating procedures to detail manufacturing and assembly methods
  • Produce technical documents, reports and presentations for internal and external use
  •  Providing technical support to Sales, Production and Install teams as required
  • Critical and assembly review of design work carried out by other members of the team
  • Contributing to the development and training of junior and intermediate team members

Essential skills/Experience:
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience working in a mechanical design role
  • Hold a relevant engineering degree in the field of mechanical/design engineering or transferable qualification
  • Full lifecycle design experience – concept design, CAD modelling, FMEA, detailed engineering drawings, DFMEA, as well as maintenance and design improvement considerations
  • Experience leading complex projects, co-ordinating and prioritising multiple work streams with a proven record of delivering on time and in budget
  • Strong experience using 3D CAD software (Ideally Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks)
  • Experienced in design for manufacture, with a rounded knowledge of a range of manufacturing methods (sheet metal and precision machining particularly advantageous)
  • Comprehensive professional experience performing complex theoretical calculations and FEA simulations
  • Experienced in reviewing and approving designs and drawings for release (including strong knowledge of GD&T)
  • Experience of change management in the form of ECR
  • Experience of tolerance analysis including manufactured parts and assembly tolerance stack up
  • Experience with use of ERP or MRP systems i.e.: SAGE, Oracle, Progress Plus
  • Experienced in documenting system requirements and verification methods
  • Proficient IT skills with strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
 
Desirable Skills
  • Understanding of compliance such as CE marking
  • Experience working with parametric modelling techniques and multibody parts
  • Experience using Autodesk Vault
  • Lean manufacturing experience i.e. 5S, Six Sigma or similar
  • Experience with continuous improvement systems and techniques
  • Experience in the effects of heat treatment of metals, specifically associated with geometric distortion following annealing processes 

We acknowledge that the most valuable aspect of business is the people, and we are looking to recruit the next generation of our workforce! 

We will invest everything we have in your success. Is it time for you to join our team and start your journey? Please refer to our website (www.magneticshields.co.uk) for more information.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Benenden health cover
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Comprehensive company sick pay
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Exclusive discounts portal
• Double death-in-service cover
• On-site Mental Health First Aiders
• Training & development pathways
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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