Senior Design Engineer

Aspired Talent Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for a client in Warrington. This role involves leading product development from idea to manufacturing launch within a regulated medical device framework. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in design engineering, strong project management skills, and be proficient in SolidWorks. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary are offered, along with an innovative working environment.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Comprehensive benefits package

Creative working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in product development or design engineering.
• Background in medical devices or regulated products is highly desirable.
• Strong project management skills and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage product development from concept to launch.
• Produce accurate CAD models and production drawings using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication

SolidWorks

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Understanding of mechanical assemblies

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Aspired Talent is pleased to be recruiting a Senior Design Engineer on behalf of our client based in Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and innovative organisation at a pivotal stage in its development, offering the chance to take ownership of complex, end-to-end product development programmes within a high-performing R&D environment.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head of R&D, the Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for leading product development activities from initial concept through to production validation and manufacturing launch. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, operations, and commercial functions to deliver high-quality, compliant medical devices.

You will play a key role in clearly communicating design intent, technical decisions, and project progress, ensuring alignment and stakeholder engagement throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage product development projects from concept to manufacture and launch
• Drive concept generation, system architecture, and detailed design development
• Produce accurate CAD models, assemblies, and production drawings using SolidWorks
• Oversee prototyping, testing, verification, and validation activities
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient and scalable manufacturing
• Work within a regulated medical device development framework (ISO 13485)
• Support risk management activities, design documentation, and technical files
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to align design decisions with manufacturing, supply chain, and market requirements
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to communicate progress, recommendations, and design intent
• Liaise with external suppliers, manufacturers, and test houses
• Manage project timelines, priorities, and stakeholders across multiple programmes

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a product development or design engineering role
• Background in medical devices, regulated products, or high-performance consumer technology is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience owning and delivering complex development programmes
• Strong project management capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to internal stakeholders
• Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) is desirable
• Solid understanding of plastics, sheet metal, mechanical assemblies, and electromechanical systems
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
• Proactive and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover
• Access to company and external benefits and perks
• A supportive, creative, and innovative working environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing, internationally recognised organisation