Senior Design Engineer

Verto People; Bradford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturer in West Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Design Engineer / Design Team Leader to manage a small team and lead the design process for mechanical engineered components. Responsibilities include overseeing product development, improving existing designs, and providing guidance to junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience in 3D CAD software, GD&T, and a mechanical engineering qualification. This position offers a competitive salary and a structured working week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5% Pension

Structured work schedule

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Engineer or similar position.
• Exposure to GD&T and Stress Analysis.
• Mechanical engineering design background required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design function and engineering support.
• Manage a team of 2, including mentorship.
• Project manage design and development projects.

Skills

3D CAD experience

GD&T

Stress Analysis

Mechanical design

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

Solidworks

Inventor

Job description

Senior Design Engineer / Design Team Leader / Design Engineer required to join a manufacturer in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

We're looking for a Senior Design Engineer / Design Team Leader / Design Engineer to manage a team of 2, whilst being responsible for hands on design from full concept through to delivery of mechanical engineered components.

The Senior Design Engineer / Design Team Leader / Design Engineer will have experience in 3D design, GD&T, Stress Analysis with mechanical design experience and happy to provide mentorship and coaching to a team of 2.

Package

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Mon - Thurs 07:30am-16:30 and Friday 07:45 - 12:45
• 5% Pension

Role

• Responsible for the design function as well as the design of new products and providing engineering support through all phases of product development and manufacture
• Maintain and improve current designs and products
• Managing a team of 2 (1 Apprentice and 1 Production Engineer)
• Project manage design & development projects for the design and improvement of products
• Product concept, layout, assembly and detailed 2D / 3D CAD drawings
• Design test equipment and production jigs & fixtures
• Use of GD&T (Geometric tolerancing)
• Report to the Engineering Manager
• Site based in Bradford, West Yorkshire

Requirements

• Experience as a Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Engineer or similar
• Exposure to GD&T (Geometric tolerancing) & Stress Analysis
• Mechanical engineering design background
• 3D CAD experience - Solidworks, Inventor or similar
• Mechanical engineering qualification or similar
• Commutable to Bradford, West Yorkshire