Senior Design Engineer
A specialist engineering manufacturer supplying safety-critical equipment is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of regulated products from concept through to production and testing. This is a senior, hands-on role working to published standards and internal design processes.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical products for safety-critical applications
Produce detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
Support product testing, validation, and technical documentation
Liaise with customers, suppliers, and external test houses
Manage external design and test resources where required
Support products through manufacture and into service
Requirements
Strong background in mechanical design engineering
Experience taking products from concept through to production (NPI)
Proficiency in CAD (CREO/ProE or similar)
Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection moulding, rubber moulding, machining, and fabrication
Familiarity with DFM, DFMEA, and design control processes
Comfortable working in regulated or safety-critical environments
Desirable
Experience with pneumatics, instrumentation, or test fixtures
Surface modelling experience
Experience using CAD data management systems
Personal Attributes
Detail-focused, technically rigorous, and organised
Able to manage multiple priorities and projects
Confident communicating with customers, suppliers, and regulators