Senior Design Engineer

Rubicon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Blandford to guide product development initiatives and mentor junior designers. This role involves leading hands-on projects from concept to manufacture, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting continuous improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing processes and proficiency in CAD software.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Annual bonus scheme

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Opportunities for further development

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior Design Engineer role, ideally within manufacturing.
• Confident using CAD software and managing design documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from concept to production.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to create practical, cost-efficient design solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Project management

Design-for-manufacture principles

CAD software

Job description

Senior Design Engineer, Blandford, £50,000

As Senior Design Engineer for this leading manufacturer, you ll play a pivotal role in guiding product development initiatives, supporting continuous improvement projects, and mentoring junior designers.

Working closely with cross-functional teams across the business, you ll take the lead on exciting, hands-on projects from concept to manufacture, whilst working in a growing team.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for further development

Senior Design Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from concept to production.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to create practical, cost-efficient design solutions.
• Manage technical documentation and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support engineering planning, process improvements, and continuous development.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in a Senior Design Engineer role, ideally within manufacturing.
• Understanding of design-for-manufacture principles and mechanical product design.
• Confident using CAD software and managing design documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cross-functionally.
• Experience managing projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Interested?

To be considered for this Senior Design Engineer opportunity, or for more information, submit your CV to Josh at Rubicon by applying directly to this advert.

Our team takes the time to review every application and guarantees complete confidentiality. We will never submit a candidate s details or share them with a third party without first obtaining their permission.

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