Senior Design Engineer

Hunter Savage; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for you and dependants

Contributory pension and life cover

Flexi-time

Employee stock purchase plan

Perks @ Work discounts

Training opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Savage is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in the Derry/Londonderry area to develop and improve mobile recycling machinery. The role focuses on design, testing, manufacturing support and supplier collaboration, with a site-based working pattern.

The successful candidate will use CREO, QFD and FMEA to drive innovation, while reducing costs and ensuring safety and reliability. DOE salary and flexibly based on experience are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent in Engineering.
• Experience with 3D CAD (CREO) and PDM systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with mobile tracked equipment or recycling machinery is advantageous.
• Creative, innovative and able to identify technical and commercial risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and modifications to existing mobile recycling machinery.
• Apply QFD, FMEA, design for manufacture, prototype development and field testing standards.
• Ensure products meet required standards for safety, function and reliability.
• Improve designs to reduce manufacturing costs, working with production, purchasing and suppliers.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints promptly.
• Apply current component technology and competitor insights to product development.

Skills

QFD

FMEA

DFM

Prototype development

Field testing

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CREO

PDM systems

Oracle TMS

Job description

Our client is expanding its engineering teams in response to continued growth, new product development and increased production capacity. The successful Senior Design Engineer will develop new and existing mobile recycling machinery, contributing innovative solutions across design, manufacturing, testing and product improvement. This is a strong opportunity for a Design Engineer who is ready to take the next step up into a senior role.

Based in the Derry/Londonderry area, the role is primarily site based, with the opportunity to work from either of two local facilities. This provides close collaboration with engineering, production, purchasing and supplier teams, alongside practical exposure to the machinery and its applications.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

Senior Design Engineer

• Permanent role with a salary of £40,000+ DOE


• Engineering opportunity based in the Derry area.


• Shape innovative mobile recycling machinery within a growing business.

The Role:

• Develop new products and modifications to existing mobile recycling machinery.


• Apply QFD, FMEA, design for manufacture, prototype development and field testing standards.


• Ensure products meet required standards for safety, function and reliability.


• Improve designs to reduce manufacturing costs, working with production, purchasing and suppliers.


• Investigate and resolve customer complaints promptly.


• Apply current component technology and competitor insights to product development.

The Person:

• Degree educated or equivalent in Engineering.


• Experience using 3D solid modelling CAD, ideally CREO, and familiarity with PDM systems.


• Strong knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.


• Experience in mobile tracked equipment or recycling machinery is advantageous.


• Creative, innovative and able to identify technical and commercial risks.


• Effective communicator who can collaborate across multifunctional teams and meet deadlines.


• A Design Engineer looking to step up into a senior role would be well suited to this opportunity.


• Experience with Oracle TMS is advantageous.

The Rewards:

• Permanent role with a salary of £40,000+ DOE


• Healthcare for you and your dependants.


• Contributory pension and life assurance.


• Flexi-time.


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.


• Accredited and specialist training opportunities.


• Employee discounts through Perks @ Work.


• A clear opportunity to take the next step in your design engineering career.

Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.