Senior Design Engineer

Everlinked Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing, family-run engineering business is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Leighton Buzzard. In this role, you will own bespoke projects from concept to installation while collaborating with customers and other design engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design engineering and be proficient in Autodesk Inventor. The position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000, along with a friendly working environment and clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company events

Friendly, family-run culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical design engineering.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or a comparable 3D CAD package.
• Comfortable managing workload across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from concept through to installation.
• Liaise with customers to turn requirements into designs.
• Oversee and review designs from other engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Autodesk Inventor

Project management

Job description

Are you a hands-on Design Engineer who loves seeing your ideas go from a blank screen to fully installed kit on site?

This is a chance to step into a Senior role with a growing, family-run engineering business taking full ownership of bespoke projects from “back‑of‑a‑napkin” spec through to installation and customer sign‑off.

The opportunity

You'll join a small, close-knit design team working on bespoke mechanical solutions for a wide range of industries. No two projects are the same, one week you're modelling a new system in Inventor, the next you're on site making sure everything fits and functions as it should.

As Senior Design Engineer, you will:

• Own projects from cradle to grave - concept, detailed design, approvals and through to installation
• Liaise directly with customers to understand requirements and turn them into practical, safe, value-adding designs
• Produce 3D designs and drawings using Autodesk Inventor (or similar 3D CAD)
• Oversee and review designs from two other Design Engineers, providing support, mentoring and final approval before fabrication
• Work closely with the shop floor and project teams to make sure designs are buildable and installation runs smoothly

About you

You're likely a Senior Design Engineer who enjoys being both on the tools (CAD) and at the heart of projects:

• Strong background in mechanical design engineering
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or a comparable 3D CAD package
• Comfortable managing your own workload and juggling multiple projects
• Able to review and sign off others' work, spotting issues before they hit the workshop
• Ambitious, practical and keen to grow with the business as the team expands

What's on offer

• Salary £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company events and a genuinely friendly, family‑run culture
• A hands‑on role with real responsibility, variety and visibility
• Clear progression as the design team continues to grow

If you're looking for a role where you're more than "just another CAD jockey" and want real ownership and impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV, or reach out directly for a confidential chat.

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