Senior Design Engineer

Butler Rose Ltd; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the Plymouth area seeks an experienced Senior Design Engineer to contribute to the design and development of high-quality products. The role involves customer collaboration, design leadership, and product innovation, with a focus on mechanical and sheet metal components. Candidates should have a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in design software. A competitive salary of up to £53,000 per year plus bonuses is offered, alongside an excellent working environment and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company bonus

Life Insurance

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing products, ideally within the mechanical and sheet metal industries.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and manage project requirements effectively.
• A solid understanding of design tools and processes, including DFMEA and Six Sigma tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to understand their requirements and manage individual projects.
• Oversee all mechanical aspects of design, including static load and dynamic load considerations.
• Create designs from customer specifications, ensuring the highest standards of quality.
• Focus on the design and development of new products, emphasizing mechanical components.
• Use Creo and Windchill for design development, applying design methodologies for performance.

Skills

Customer Collaboration

Design Leadership

Custom Design Creation

Product Design

Design Software Expertise

Quality and Efficiency Tools

Client Communication

Education

BEng in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Autodesk Inventor

Vault

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

Location: Plymouth (with hybrid working available once settled)

Salary: Up to £53,000 per year + bonus

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Butler Rose is excited to be working on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer in the Plymouth area, in their search for an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Design Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding team, contributing to the design and development of high-quality products. If you're passionate about engineering, design, and innovation, this role offers a rewarding career path.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Design Engineer, your role will involve:

• Customer Collaboration: Work directly with clients to understand their requirements and manage individual projects on a day-to-day basis.
• Design Leadership: Oversee all mechanical aspects of design, including static load, dynamic load, and vibration considerations.
• Custom Design Creation: Confidently work from customer specifications or create designs from scratch, ensuring the highest standards of quality and functionality.
• Product Design: Focus on the design and development of new products, with an emphasis on mechanical and sheet metal components.
• Design Software Expertise: Use design software such as Creo & Windchill, or Autodesk Inventor & Vault, to develop and refine designs.
• Quality and Efficiency Tools: Apply design methodologies such as DFMEA and Six Sigma tolerance analysis to ensure optimal performance.
• Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with customers to clarify needs, update on progress, and lead design reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• A BEng in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in designing products, ideally within the mechanical and sheet metal industries.
• Proficiency in using design software such as Creo & Windchill, or Autodesk Inventor & Vault.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and manage project requirements effectively.
• A solid understanding of design tools and processes, including DFMEA and Six Sigma tolerance analysis.

What’s on Offer?

Our client is committed to providing an excellent working environment and rewards for hard work, including:

• Bonus Scheme: Company bonus based on attendance, productivity, and quality.
• Life Insurance: Coverage at three times your salary.
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Working Hours: Full-time position, Monday to Friday - hybrid working available

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career with a global organisation committed to staff development. The company holds the prestigious Investors in People Gold award and offers extensive training opportunities.

For more information or to apply, please contact Butler Rose.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.