Senior Design Engineer

Peaple Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing company in Leeds is seeking a Senior Design Mechanical Engineer to lead the engineering team. This hands-on role involves mentoring engineers, overseeing mechanical designs, and ensuring compliance with standards. The position offers a clear path for career progression, a supportive culture, and a quarterly profit-share scheme. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience in mechanical design, and proficiency in CAD software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

Benefits

Quarterly profit-share bonus

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in mechanical design within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of BS/IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and developing the mechanical engineering team.
• Overseeing mechanical designs, drawings and bills of materials.
• Driving R&D and continuous improvement of existing and future products.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Proficient in 2D & 3D CAD

Technical problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Design Mechanical Engineer

Progression | Quarterly Profit Share | Market‑Leading Manufacturing

A leading UK manufacturer at the forefront of energy‑efficient power solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Leeds.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, influential role within an established, family‑owned business that is investing heavily in innovation, people and long‑term growth.

This role offers real career progression, the chance to shape future products, and a highly attractive quarterly profit‑share scheme—meaning success is genuinely shared.

The Role

The successful Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a key leadership role within the mechanical engineering function, supporting the development of the team while driving high‑quality design, innovation and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mentoring and developing the mechanical engineering team
• Managing day‑to‑day departmental workload alongside the Lead Mechanical Engineer
• Overseeing mechanical designs, drawings and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Ensuring all designs meet BS/IEC standards and customer specifications
• Selecting components to meet electrical and mechanical performance requirements
• Preparing working designs, prototypes and supporting testing activity
• Collaborating with internal project teams and external customers
• Driving R&D and continuous improvement of existing and future products
• Providing technical input at contract start‑up and producing technical documentation
• Managing resources, departmental targets and workflow processes
• Developing component libraries and delivering internal technical training

This is a hands‑on senior role with genuine influence over product direction, engineering standards and team development.

About the Ideal Candidate

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in mechanical design within an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of BS/IEC standards
• Proficient in 2D & 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks or similar)
• Experienced in BOM creation and component selection
• Strong technical problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Confident managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Natural leader with strong communication and mentoring ability

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Quarterly profit‑share scheme – directly rewards company performance
• Clear long‑term career progression within a growing engineering business
• Work on innovative, sustainability‑driven products
• High‑trust, supportive family‑owned culture
• Direct influence on engineering strategy and future product development

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Quarterly profit‑share bonus
• Healthcare cash plan
• Sick pay scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Membership discounts
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• On‑site parking with EV charging points

The Bigger Picture

This role offers more than just a job — it's a chance to become a senior figure in a forward‑thinking engineering business, with the opportunity to shape products that reduce energy usage, carbon impact and operating costs on a global scale.