Senior Design Engineer

Tait Francis; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Rugby is seeking a Senior Design Engineer with a mechanical bias. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing bespoke machinery such as turbines, generators, and motors. This office-based role involves leading projects from conception to completion and providing mentorship to junior engineers. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, including a car allowance and bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing bespoke machinery.
• Previous work with turbines, generators, motors, or pumps.
• Ability to support assembly and production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design developments across sectors.
• Oversee bespoke projects from initial concept to completion.
• Run advanced simulations and conduct testing on machinery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Advanced simulation software

Testing equipment

Job description

Overview

Senior Design Engineer – £60,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance £6k + Bonus + BUPA
Rugby, Warwickshire

Are you a Senior Design Engineer with experience in turbines, generators, or motors looking for a varied role, an attractive package, and a clear route to progress technically or into management?

Predominantly office-based, you will lead design of projects across a range of innovative sectors including Renewable Energy, Nuclear, Defence and Marine. As a go-to Senior Design Engineer, you will directly impact design and oversee work from initial concept to sign-off, playing an integral role in this company’s ongoing success.

This highly regarded business is known for investing in, developing, and promoting their employees within a close-knit and professional work environment. Coupled with excellent retention rates, they have recently won several sought-after projects, making this a fantastic time to get on board and play a key part in their future growth.

This position would suit a Senior Design Engineer with a mechanical bias who has previously worked on bespoke machinery, ideally turbines, generators, motors, pumps, or similar rotating equipment.

Role

• Take the lead on mechanical design developments across multiple sectors
• Oversee bespoke projects from cradle to grave with full ownership
• Run advanced simulations and comprehensive testing on new and existing machinery
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver world-class engineering solutions
• Office based - this role is not hybrid

Person

• Mechanical Design Engineer with proven experience designing bespoke machinery
• Previous work with turbines, generators, motors, pumps, or similar equipment
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to support assembly, projects, production, and quality when required