Senior Design Engineer
Location: South Coast, UK (Hybrid - 3 days on‑site)
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + comprehensive benefits
Travel: International travel required (~1 week per quarter, planned in advance)
Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support Available
About the Opportunity
We are working with a fast‑growing engineering business developing innovative, large‑scale mechanical systems for global applications.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their expanding engineering team. This is a hands‑on role with broad involvement across the full design lifecycle—from early‑stage concept development through to detailed design, manufacturing release, and in‑service support.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of key subsystems, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and cost‑effective. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑growth organisation delivering complex engineering solutions in a dynamic environment.
Key Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or related Engineering discipline
- Approximately 5‑10 years' experience in mechanical design for production
- Proven experience delivering designs from concept through to manufacture
- Strong 3D CAD experience (e.g. Siemens NX, Inventor, or similar)
- Experience with fabrication, welding, or large structural assemblies
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)
- Experience improving manufacturability and driving cost reductionComfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment
- Familiarity with industry standards, compliance, or certification processes
Desirable
- Experience with testing, validation, or production processes
- Mandarin language
Role & Responsibilities
As Senior Design Engineer, you will take ownership of the design and delivery of key subsystems, ensuring they are production‑ready and meet performance, cost, and delivery targets.
Responsibilities include
- Leading mechanical design from concept through to manufacturing release
- Producing 3D models, engineering drawings, and supporting calculations
- Ensuring manufacturability and production readiness
- Applying practical manufacturing knowledge to improve designs
- Resolving design issues in collaboration with suppliers and production teams
- Managing technical interfaces with international suppliers
- Supporting and reviewing work from junior engineers
- Maintaining high standards of engineering quality, safety, and compliance
Why Join?
- Opportunity to work on complex, real‑world engineering systems
- High level of ownership and responsibility
- Exposure across the full product lifecycle
- Growing organisation with strong career development potential
- Collaborative and forward‑thinking engineering culture
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