Senior Design Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jonathan Lee Group, based in the UK, seeks a Senior Design Engineer to turn concepts into compliant, manufacturable products for demanding industrial markets. You will own NPD end-to-end, guiding projects from concept through production release with clear stage-gate progress and risk management.

You will create concepts, calculations, 3D models and detailed drawings using Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks, applying structural/vessel design principles for pressure, wind loading, and

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering with significant design experience
• 7+ years designing industrial products
• Experience leading NPD projects from concept to production
• Proficient in sheet metal construction and fabrication methods
• Familiar with CE/UKCA standards; ATEX/DSEAR is a plus
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel UK and internationally

Responsibilities

• Own NPD projects from concept to production release, manage scope, timescales, cost, and risk.
• Create concepts, engineering calculations, 3D models, and drawings using Autodesk Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Apply structural and vessel design principles for pressure and vacuum ratings and wind loading considerations.
• Design hopper and flow geometry for manufacturability.
• Plan prototyping, testing, and validation with stage-gate sign-offs.
• Drive compliance and certification with CE/UKCA (ATEX/DSEAR where relevant).

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Sheet metal design

Education

Bachelor/HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Turn your engineering expertise into real product impact. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will lead new product development end to end, shaping concepts into compliant, manufacturable products for demanding industrial markets. This is a role built for confident, collaborative problem-solvers who thrive on ownership, clear stage-gate progress, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Own NPD projects from concept through to production release, managing scope, timescales, cost, and risk as a trusted technical lead for the business.
• Create concepts, engineering calculations, 3D models, and detailed drawings using Autodesk Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Apply structural and vessel design principles, including stiffening for pressure and vacuum ratings and wind loading considerations for externally sited units.
• Design hopper and flow geometry to support effective discharge from collectors and filter units, with manufacturability in mind.
• Plan and coordinate prototyping, testing, and validation, ensuring sign-off at each stage gate within the structured product introduction process.
• Drive compliance and certification, preparing technical files for CE/UKCA and, where relevant, ATEX and DSEAR, with robust drawing revision control.

What You Will Bring

• A degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline), supported by significant design engineering experience (typically 7+ years) on industrial or manufactured products.
• Proven ability to lead new product development projects, balancing delivery, quality, and cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Production, Test, Quality, and Sales.
• Strong working knowledge of sheet metal construction and modern fabrication methods, plus a solid command of engineering drawings and revision control.
• Experience implementing CE/UKCA standards, with exposure to ATEX and DSEAR seen as highly beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for customer meetings, site visits, and project support across the UK and internationally.

This Senior Design Engineer role sits in the engineering and industrial product development industry, supporting a customer-focused culture that values professionalism, proactive time management, and continuous improvement. The Senior Design Engineer will help deliver products that meet safety and compliance requirements without trade-offs, while keeping projects live, visible, and accountable through clear reporting and risk escalation.

Location

The Senior Design Engineer role is based in Telford (head office), with some UK and international travel.