Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Langley, UK (Elizabeth Line, just outside NW London)

Full-time/Permanent- Hybrid working options available

Competitive Salary & Variety of Benefits on Offer

Join a world leader in imaging technology

Active Silicon is a market leader in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge computer imaging products. Our solutions are used globally across manufacturing, life sciences, medical imaging, robotics, and security, often tailored to specific customer requirements. We work with medium to large companies worldwide, building long-term partnerships. Active Silicon is part of the Solid-State plc group

Explore our current product range here:

We are now looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in developing and maintaining our next generation of products.

The Role

This is a hands-on, high-impact role within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team. You will help design and deliver specialist digital image acquisition products used globally across multiple sectors. You will be involved from concept through to production, helping to bring high-performance, reliable products to market.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled and diverse development team creating specialist digital image acquisition technologies that impact clients worldwide

What you will be doing

Designing mechanical components and assemblies using CAD (SolidWorks)
Producing and maintaining drawings, BOMs and production documentation
Managing 3D libraries for mechanical and PCB design systems
Supporting prototyping, testing and validation
Collaborating with electronics, production and quality teams
Troubleshooting production and field issues
Ensuring compliance with standards and safety regulations
Supporting suppliers and manufacturing partners
Leading migration from Solid Edge to SolidWorks
Contributing to design reviews and continuous improvementThe Person - What we are looking for

Essential

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
5+ years’ experience designing electro-mechanical products
Advanced SolidWorks proficiency
Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
Experience with engineering documentation and BOMs
Practical, hands-on engineering mindset
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesDesirable

Experience in computer vision or camera systems
Exposure to PCB design collaboration (e.g. Altium)
Regulated industry experience (medical, defence, aerospace, etc.)
Thermal or stress modelling knowledge
Experience taking products from concept to production
MRP/BOM version control experienceWhat we can offer

Competitive salary based on experience
26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Discretionary bonus scheme
5% employer pension (salary sacrifice)
Life assurance (4x salary)
EV salary sacrifice scheme
Westfield Health Scheme including:
Health Cash Plan (cover for dependents)
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted gym membership
Retail discounts
Wellbeing appWhy Join Active Silicon?

Work on innovative, real-world technology used globally
Be part of a skilled, friendly engineering team
Gain exposure to diverse industries and applications
Join a company where your ideas and expertise matter
Enjoy stability as part of a successful listed groupOur Recruitment process

Application Review– Your application will be reviewed by Recruitment & Hiring Manager
Initial Screening – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Teams Interview to discuss the role and your experience in more detail.
Interview – candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview at our offices. This may include competency-based questions and discussion about your technical experience.
Assessment (if applicable):
Some roles may include a short presentation, task, or technical assessment relevant to the position.
Offer and onboarding– Successful candidates will receive a formal offer, followed by pre-employment checks and onboarding support to ensure a smooth start.We aim to keep you informed at every stage of the process and provide feedback wherever possible.

If you are passionate about engineering high-quality products and want to help create best-in-class technology, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of our next chapter in innovation