Senior Design Engineer

Tait Francis Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Rugby is seeking a Senior Design Engineer with expertise in bespoke machinery, particularly turbines and generators. This predominantly office-based position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and a clear pathway for career growth. The ideal candidate will lead projects across innovative sectors like Renewable Energy and Defence, contributing to exciting developments while mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

BUPA Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing bespoke machinery in mechanical design.
• Worked with turbines, generators, motors, pumps, or similar equipment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design developments across multiple sectors.
• Oversee bespoke projects from cradle to grave.
• Run advanced simulations and conduct testing on machinery.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Solidworks

Inventor

NX

Job description

Overview

Senior Design Engineer — 60,000 - 70,000 + Car Allowance 6k + Bonus + BUPA

Rugby, Warwickshire

Are you a Senior Design Engineer with experience in turbines, generators, or motors looking for a varied role, an attractive package, and a clear route to progress technically or into management?

Predominantly office-based, you will lead design of projects across a range of innovative sectors including Renewable Energy, Nuclear, Defence and Marine etc. As a go-to Senior Design Engineer, you will directly impact design and oversee work from initial concept to sign-off, playing an integral role in this company\'s ongoing success.

This highly regarded business is known for investing in, developing, and promoting their employees within a close-knit and professional work environment. Coupled with excellent retention rates, they have recently won several sought-after projects, making this a fantastic time to get on board and play a key part in their future growth.

This position would suit a Senior Design Engineer with a mechanical bias who has previously worked on bespoke machinery, ideally turbines, generators, motors, pumps, or similar rotating equipment.

Role

• Take the lead on mechanical design developments across multiple sectors
• Oversee bespoke projects from cradle to grave with full ownership
• Run advanced simulations and comprehensive testing on new and existing machinery
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver world-class engineering solutions
• Office based - this role is not hybrid!

Person specification

• Mechanical Design Engineer with proven experience designing bespoke machinery
• Previous work with turbines, generators, motors, pumps, or similar equipment
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to support assembly, projects, production, and quality when required

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