Senior Design Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company pension

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Wakefield to take technical ownership of bespoke machinery projects from concept through to FAT, installation and commissioning.

You will produce detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings, select components, and work with fabrication, machining, assembly, electrical and controls teams to deliver practical, safe and cost-efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant mechanical design experience with bespoke machinery or production systems.
• Strong 3D CAD capability, ideally Autodesk Inventor.
• Good understanding of fabrication, machining, tolerances and materials.
• Experience leading design reviews and DFMA improvements.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership from concept through detailed design, FAT, installation and commissioning.
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
• Select motors, gearboxes, bearings and pneumatic components as required.
• Collaborate with fabrication, machining, assembly, electrical and controls teams.
• Support risk assessments and ensure safety standards are met.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor)

Manufacturing processes understanding

Project ownership & DFMA

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Position: Senior Design EngineerSalary: £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Senior Design Engineer required. Our client is an established engineering business specialising in the design and development of bespoke machinery, industrial automation systems and special-purpose equipment. They are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join their engineering team based in Wakefield, working across a variety of sectors including automotive, food and beverage, and general industrial manufacturing. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to take technical ownership of projects from initial concept through detailed design, manufacture, assembly, testing and commissioning. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing practical mechanical engineering solutions, producing detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings, and working closely with fabrication, machining, assembly, electrical and controls teams. The role will also involve leading design reviews, mentoring junior engineers and helping improve engineering standards, design consistency and manufacturing efficiency across the business.

Senior Design Engineer Position Overview

• Developing mechanical concepts for bespoke machinery, industrial automation systems and special-purpose equipment across a range of industrial sectors.
• Producing detailed 3D CAD models, mechanical assemblies, manufacturing drawings, general arrangement drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Designing fabricated structures, machined components, mechanisms, machine guarding, conveyors, tooling and complex mechanical assemblies.
• Selecting appropriate motors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatic components, linear systems and other bought‑out mechanical equipment.
• Taking technical ownership of allocated projects from initial concept and detailed design through manufacture, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation and commissioning.
• Carrying out engineering calculations, component selection and formal design reviews to ensure designs meet performance, safety and reliability requirements.
• Working collaboratively with fabrication, machining, assembly, electrical and controls teams to ensure designs are practical and suitable for manufacture.
• Applying Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve production efficiency, simplify assembly and reduce costs.
• Supporting machinery risk assessments and ensuring appropriate consideration is given to machinery safety requirements and relevant engineering standards.

Senior Design Engineer Position Requirements

• Significant mechanical design experience within bespoke machinery, industrial automation, special-purpose equipment or production systems.
• Strong 3D CAD capability, ideally with Autodesk Inventor.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, tolerances, material selection and component manufacture.
• Experience designing mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, machine guarding, conveyors, tooling or material handling systems.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach, with the ability to take ownership of projects and resolve complex engineering challenges independently.
• Experience mentoring engineers, leading design reviews or improving engineering standards would be advantageous.
• Experience within industrial automation, robotic systems, end‑of‑line equipment, food‑processing machinery, packaging equipment or conveyor systems would be particularly beneficial.
• A degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous, although strong practical experience will also be considered.
• Based within a commutable distance of Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Senior Design Engineer Position Remuneration

• Salary: £45,000 - £60,000+ depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position.
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Company pension