Senior Design Engineer

Cogent Staffing; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Staffing are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our client based in Bradford. This is a practical, hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving real engineering problems, working across manufacturing, and seeing designs through to production.

In this role, you will oversee the New Product Introduction process, create design briefs, technical reports, CAD drawings, and calculations, and develop products from concept through to final manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a design engineer in manufacturing.
• Experience managing document control processes.
• Engineering or design qualifications beneficial.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the New Product Introduction process across the business.
• Create design briefs, technical reports, CAD drawings and calculations.
• Develop products from concept through to final manufacturing.
• Provide engineering input for sales orders, including GA drawings, BOMs and ERP codes.
• Evaluate customer specifications and works orders.
• Ensure designs comply with ISO 9001, PED/PER standards.
• Apply root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods.
• Support ECR/ECN workflows and documentation processes.
• Communicate project progress to senior management.
• Mentor and guide engineers within the team.

Skills

Design engineering

Manufacturing experience

SolidWorks

Document control

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001

BOMs

ERP knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

Cogent Staffing are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our client based in Bradford. This is a practical, hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving real engineering problems, working across manufacturing, and seeing designs through to production.

Work Details & Salary

• £50,000-£55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Flexitime system and early finish on Fridays
• Full-time permanent position

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the New Product Introduction process and associated projects across the business.
• Create and produce design briefs, technical reports, CAD drawings, and necessary calculations.
• Develop and design new products from the initial concept through to final manufacturing.
• Provide engineering insights for sales orders, including creating General
• Arrangement (GA) drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and ERP codes.
• Evaluate customer specifications and works orders.
• Ensure compliance of designs with current national and international standards (ISO 9001, PED/PER).
• Utilise root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods.
• Enhance and support Engineering Change Notice and Engineering Change Request systems, workflows, and documentation processes.
• Communicate project progress effectively to senior management.
• Gather and compile technical data to facilitate R&D tax claims.
• Mentor and guide engineers within the team

Key requirements

• Previous experience as a design engineer within the manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated experience in managing document control processes.
• Any relevant engineering or design qualifications are beneficial.
• Outstanding organisational abilities and effective time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and knowledgeable in SolidWorks.
• Strong attention to detail complemented by excellent communication skills.
• A dependable team player who is also capable of working autonomously.

At Cogent Staffing, we are committed to ethical recruitment practices and fostering an inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our teams and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively.

We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and free from bias, promoting equal opportunities for all applicants.