Senior Design Engineer

MasterMover; Compton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterMover, based in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, is seeking a Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer to influence product performance, quality and manufacturability. You will work across our mechanical portfolio, iterating designs with input from Production, Purchasing and Quality teams.

For more experienced candidates, expect greater technical ownership, leading design work, chairing reviews and strengthening engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or apprenticeship in Mechanical/Design Engineering or related field.
• Competence with 3D CAD such as Solid Edge or SolidWorks.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of sheet metal, welded fabrications, machined parts and manufacturing processes.
• Interest in cost-effective, user-centered design.
• Methodical approach to problem-solving with attention to detail and documentation.
• Collaborative, proactive attitude with initiative to release designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies and systems from concept to detailed design release.
• Produce 3D models, 2D drawings, specifications and documentation.
• Improve performance, robustness, cost, manufacturability and serviceability of existing products.
• Apply design for manufacture across sheet metal, fabricated and machined parts.
• Capture real-world feedback with Production teams to resolve design/manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality and other functions on cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Support prototypes, testing, validation and field evaluation to ensure design intent.
• Contribute to design reviews, root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Ensure designs meet functional requirements and internal processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree / HNC / HND / Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Job description

Ashbourne, Derbyshire | Engineering | Reports to: Engineering Manager

We are open to appointing at either Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer level. The level will be agreed after meeting you and understanding your experience, technical capability and readiness to take ownership.

About MasterMover

MasterMover designs and manufactures innovative electric tug and automation solutions that help organisations move heavy and complex loads more safely and efficiently. Our patented products are used by leading global industrial brands, supported from our UK headquarters and through sales operations and partners across international markets.

The opportunity

This is a practical mechanical design role with real influence over product performance, quality, manufacturability, cost and serviceability. You will work across our established machine portfolio, improving current products and helping develop robust new components, assemblies and systems. You will collaborate closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality and the wider Engineering team, combining sound analysis with hands-on feedback from the shop floor, prototypes and field use.

For a more experienced candidate, the role will also include greater technical ownership: leading complex design work, guiding other engineers, chairing design reviews and strengthening engineering standards and consistency.

What you will do

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies and systems from improvement concept through to detailed design release.
• Produce accurate 3D models, 2D drawings, specifications and supporting engineering documentation.
• Improve the performance, robustness, cost, manufacturability, assembly and serviceability of existing products.
• Apply design for manufacture and assembly principles across sheet metal, fabricated and machined components.
• Work with Production and operators to capture real-world feedback and resolve design or manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality and other engineering functions on cost reduction, quality improvement and supplier-related changes.
• Support prototypes, testing, validation and field evaluation, ensuring the final solution achieves its design intent.
• Contribute to design reviews, root cause analysis, corrective actions and engineering continuous improvement.
• Ensure designs meet agreed functional requirements, specifications, relevant standards and internal engineering processes.

What we are looking for

• A degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or a related discipline.
• Competence using 3D CAD such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks or a comparable package.
• A sound understanding of mechanical design principles and the ability to interpret and produce technical drawings and specifications.
• Practical knowledge of sheet metal, welded fabrications, machined parts and associated manufacturing processes.
• An understanding of design for manufacture and assembly, with an interest in cost-effective and user-centred design.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving, along with strong attention to detail and clear documentation.
• A collaborative, can-do approach, with the confidence to take initiative and see work through to release.

What would indicate Senior Design Engineer level

You do not need to meet every point below to apply. These are indicators of the scope we would expect at senior level:

• A track record of independently delivering robust mechanical designs across multiple or technically complex projects.
• The ability to make and explain sound engineering decisions, balancing performance, compliance, manufacture, cost and service needs.
• Experience leading design reviews and taking technical ownership from concept through validation and release.
• Confidence resolving complex design or manufacturing problems using structured root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Experience coaching, reviewing or providing technical direction to other engineers.
• Evidence of improving design standards, engineering processes, product architecture or team consistency.