About Stephen Pearce
Experienced Mechanical Engineering Consultancy
With more than 25 years of mechanical engineering experience, Stephen Pearce has built a reputation as a highly versatile, solutions-driven engineer trusted by businesses across the UK, the US, and Europe. His career has spanned complex engineering challenges, precision design work, and long-term partnerships with global industry leaders.
Stephen founded his own consultancy in 2015, driven by a passion for smarter engineering, better design processes, and offering clients direct access to senior-level expertise without the bureaucracy of large firms. Since then, he has delivered projects across a broad spectrum of industries, from advanced manufacturing and heavy engineering to consumer products, R&D innovation, and specialist one-off builds.
Why Work with Stephen?
Dedicated Career
Left school at 16 to begin a technical apprenticeship at Rofin-Sinar, gaining extensive hands-on engineering experience while completing multiple BTEC, City & Guilds and NVQ qualifications, later progressing into his first drawing office design role in 2005.
Organisational Experience
Developed his career at AB Graphic and Contitech, industrial fluid systems. A subsidiary of Continental AG. Leading the design of laser die-cutting machinery, large-scale test platforms, access systems and CAPEX engineering projects, managing full lifecycle design from specification through to installation.
Major Projects
Delivered early major projects including the full mechanical design of an IP67-rated air/water-cooled laser marking system, and went on to achieve a First-Class BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hull in 2010.
Specialist Knowledge
Founded SPM Mechanical Engineering Ltd in 2016, providing freelance mechanical design services to UK, US and European manufacturers, delivering modular machine redesigns, specialist printing machinery, Industry 4.0 automation projects and ongoing support to SMEs and blue-chip clients.
Experienced Mechanical Engineering Consultancy
Stephen began his engineering career at just sixteen, joining Rofin-Sinar as an apprentice and gaining a solid foundation in hands-on manufacture, precision machining and technical problem-solving. Alongside his apprenticeship, he completed a broad range of BTEC, City & Guilds and NVQ qualifications that built the academic and practical grounding for his future design career.
He progressed into the drawing office in 2005, taking on his first mechanical design responsibilities and delivering early landmark projects, including the full design of an IP67-rated air and water-cooled laser marking system for harsh industrial environments. During this time he furthered his education, completing a First-Class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hull in 2010 and winning the Alec Appleby Award for engineering excellence.
Stephen went on to expand his expertise at AB Graphic International and later Contitech, Industrial Fluid Systems. A subsidiary of Continental AG, where he worked across laser die-cutting technology, large-scale test platforms, CAPEX engineering and full machine lifecycle development. These roles strengthened his ability to take projects from concept through to installation, working closely with suppliers, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams.
In 2016, he founded SPM Mechanical Engineering Ltd, allowing him to bring his experience to a wide range of clients across the UK, Europe and the US. Since then, he has delivered modular machine redesigns, specialist printing and filtration machinery, and Industry 4.0 automation projects for SMEs and blue-chip organisations alike. Today, Stephen continues to work at the intersection of precision design, innovation and practical engineering, supporting manufacturers with solutions that improve performance, efficiency and long-term value.
Accreditations, Software & Qualifications
Fully Licensed SolidWorks 3D CAD & Visualise
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering – Stephen Pearce
SolidWorks certifications and badges in advanced design, assemblies, and rendering
Professional indemnity insurance and full engineering cover for client assurance
Long-Term Partnerships & NDAs
SPM Mechanical Engineering prides itself on building long-term working relationships, with some clients returning for project after project over several years.
We also understand the importance of confidentiality. Many of our multi-million-pound projects are carried out under strict Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), giving clients peace of mind that their intellectual property is protected at all stages of development.
FAQs
Testimonials
“I have been using Stephen and SPM Mechanical Engineering for many years now. Whenever I have a mechanical design requirement, Stephen is the first person I turn to. He is very intuitive and can execute the most demanding of designs with limited information. Some of the design work I ask Stephen to complete would be considered too demanding for many. He always delivers on time and within budget. Long may it continue.”
“We have manufactured and assembled lots of designs that SPM Mechanical Engineering have produced over the years. All designs are provided as manufacturing packs that include all of the files and information needed to successfully complete the project. Very rarely do we need to go back asking for additional information. Stephen’s attention to detail is second to none.”
“Steve at SPM Mechanical Engineering has helped us develop and extend our range of Digital Label Finishing and Converting Machinery alongside the team here at Spartantics. His experience of CO2 laser design and integration alongside his ability to design very complex automated machinery made him the perfect partner. He is incredibly intuitive and seems to understand our design requirements after a few brief conversations.”
Why Choose SPM Mechanical Engineering?
Over 25 years of mechanical engineering experience
Yorkshire-based, working with clients locally and globally
Proven long-term partnerships with repeat clients
Full confidentiality and NDA processes in place
End-to-end support from concept to production-ready design
