Senior Design Engineer

TipTopJob; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in the Penryn area. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects in the marine industry, focusing on product design and development. Candidates should possess a strong background in mechanical engineering and be proficient in SolidWorks. The position involves leading projects from concept through to manufacture, providing technical support, and collaborating with the R&D team. If you are passionate about design and looking to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in design/development within manufacturing.
• Proficient in SolidWorks for CAD design.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle projects from concept to launch.
• Provide technical guidance within the R&D team.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Product Design

SolidWorks

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

BEng in Product Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

ROLE - Senior Design Engineer

SALARY - £50,000- £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

TYPE - Permanent

LOCATION -Cornwall

My client designs and manufactures products for the Marine Industry and they are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join their team in the Penryn area on a permanent basis.

The Senior Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

- BSc or BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering/Product Design/Engineering Design or similar
- 10 or more years’ industry experience ideally working in a similar design / development role within a manufacturing environment
- Proficient with using ideally SolidWorks software for design
- Product Development experience would also be advantageous but not essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical design and engineering principles
- Knowledge of different materials such as sheet metal fabrication, castings and injection moulded plastics
- Innovative and passionate about design
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Able to work well individually as well as part of a team
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written

The Senior Design Engineer role will involve:

- Working within the Research & Development team
- Providing technical guidance and support
- Using SolidWorks CAD software for design on a day-to-day basis
- Creating drawings for manufacture and generating BOM’s
- Working on design analysis and FEA when required
- Leading full lifecycle projects for the company
- Being responsible for the development of new and existing products
- Being involved from concept through to manufacture and launch
- Completing design specifications and risk assessments FMEA
- Supporting product Verification & Validation
- Lead hands on tasks such as generating prototypes and test
- Liaising with customers and suppliers

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.