Senior Design Engineer

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Design and Development Engineer in Saffron Walden, UK to handle innovative product development from prototypes to refinements. Ideal candidates should have strong engineering and CAD skills, as well as a hands-on approach to problem-solving. This role involves working closely with teams to design, test, and manufacture products efficiently. Candidates must be onsite five days a week in a workshop/R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on engineering skills and a passion for building and problem-solving.
• Proficiency with CAD software.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype and develop new products.
• Use CAD software to produce detailed designs and support rapid prototyping.
• Build, test and iterate physical prototypes.

Skills

Hands-on engineering skills

Proficiency with CAD software

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Saffron Walden
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday, #removed#
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 35906

Polytec are seeking a Senior Design and Development Engineer to take innovative concepts from early prototype through to refined, manufacturable products. This is a hands‑on, multidisciplinary role ideal for an engineer who loves building, experimenting, problem‑solving and rapidly iterating within workshop and R&D environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype and develop new products
• Use CAD software to produce detailed designs, refine concepts and support rapid prototyping
• Build, test and iterate physical prototypes to improve performance and reliability
• Solve complex engineering challenges with practical, creative solutions
• Improve product durability, efficiency, manufacturability and overall design
• Work hands‑on in workshop and R&D facilities to accelerate product development cycles

Requirements

• Strong hands‑on engineering skills and a passion for building and problem‑solving
• Proficiency with CAD software
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and the ability to learn new tools and systems quickly
• Experience taking products from concept through prototype to production
• Proactive, self‑driven mindset with excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Must be able to work onsite in workshop/R&D facilities five days a week

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below.