Senior Design Engineer

Square Peg Associates; Accrington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing company in Accrington is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to lead projects within the design department. This role involves supervising a design team, producing and modifying manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, developing new components, and improving current processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and proven experience in mechanical design. If you are an ambitious individual passionate about your work, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a similar role with exposure to planning new products.
• Strong leadership skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a productive design team.
• Produce and modify manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
• Develop components to enhance product diversity.
• Review parts and processes to reduce costs and waste.
• Take ownership of projects and meet deadlines.
• Liaise with departments for project success.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Technical expertise in mechanical design

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Role Profile:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Engineer at a leading international manufacturing company. The successful candidate will be instrumental in leading both new and existing projects within the design department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, lead, and manage a productive design team.
• Produce and modify manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
• Develop new components to enhance product diversity.
• Review current parts and processes to reduce costs, waste, manufacturing time, and materials.
• Take ownership of projects and progress workloads to meet tight schedules and deadlines.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure project success.
• Utilize CAD and analysis tools for drawing, modeling, and analysis.
• Oversee all aspects of product design and development.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a similar role, with exposure to the planning process of new products.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively to advance projects.
• Technical expertise in mechanical design.
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you’re an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we’d love to hear from you.