Senior Design Engineer

Staffline; Peacehaven; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks an accomplished Senior Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in a hybrid working environment. The position involves designing mechanical components for hydraulic systems and requires a solid background in CAD and manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have an apprenticeship plus related qualifications. Apply now to make a significant impact on innovative projects within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Minimum education includes apprenticeship and further qualifications like HNC or HND.
• Experience in CAD and mechanical component design is essential.
• Familiarity with DFMA, DFMEA, and tolerance stack analyses required.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies related to hydraulic systems.
• Create CAD drawings for assembly and test tooling.
• Undertake design calculations and ensure drawing approvals.

Skills

Mechanical part and assembly design experience

Conceptual and detail design skillset

Understanding of manufacturing/machining processes

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Using design CAD package (e.g. Siemens NX)

DFMA and DFMEA

Education

Apprenticeship + HNC, HND, or Degree

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

Aerospace Engineering

Tewkesbury (Hybrid)

Permanent

Senior Design Engineer

We have an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Senior Design Engineer to join a prominent aerospace engineering business in Gloucestershire.

In this role you’ll be working in the NPI team to create conceptual and detail design to support the development of Assemblies and systems.

You’ll be experienced in DFM with a firm understanding of different manufacturing principles and processes including machining and assembly.

You’ll be joining an energetic team in a purpose‑built modern facility where you’ll be able to make a real impact to the future of the business.

Duties – Senior Design Engineer

• Design of mechanical components and assemblies related to hydraulic systems.
• Design for NPI programmes and strategic improvement initiatives.
• Design of assembly and test tooling.
• CAD and drawing creation including.
• Undertaking design calculations and tolerance stack analysis.
• Design approvals and drawing reviews/sign‑offs

Background – Senior Design Engineer

• Apprenticeship + HNC, HND, or Degree
• Conceptual and detail design skillset.
• Mechanical part and assembly design experience.
• Experience of working with a design CAD package e.g. Siemens NX
• Understanding of manufacturing/machining processes
• DFMA, DFMEA, Drawing creation, GD&T experience

For more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

Candidates who are currently a Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Development Engineer, Senior CAD Engineer, CAD Designer, CAD Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer and similar may be suitable.

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