Senior Design Engineer

Position 1 Recruitment; Watton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead a team and manage complex mechanical projects. Your role will involve overseeing design processes, managing technical documentation, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in design tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD. This full-time role offers a salary between £45,000 and £55,000.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Sick pay

Early finish on Fridays

Hybrid working policy

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in leading engineering teams and delivering complex mechanical products.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards and design tools.
• Experience with product certification and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in project deliverables and technical discussions.
• Approve drawings and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Train and mentor engineering team members.

Skills

Leadership

Technical development

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Design tools proficiency

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Senior Design Engineer / Watton / Full-Time Permanent / £45,000 - £55,000

NOTE: This position is not eligible for sponsorship with this company.

Position 1 Recruitment is hiring a Senior Design Engineer with a strong background in mechanical engineering, team leadership, and technical development to support our client.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will lead a team of engineers in the UK and India, support complex heater design projects, and act as the technical authority on engineering matters. You will also be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions that meet both internal and client standards.

What’s on Offer

• This is full-time permanent role, Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 16:30 and Friday 07:30-12:30.
• Hybrid working available: 3 days in-office, 2 days from home following probation.
• Company pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Early finish on Fridays
• Hybrid working policy
• Free tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site parking

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Management team, providing support to project engineers and attending client meetings when required.
• Approve final drawings, technical documentation, and bills of materials, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Take ownership of engineering calculations, material selection, and design analysis, using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Act as the technical authority across departments and take on a client-facing role in project engineering discussions.
• Train and mentor engineering team members, offering guidance, technical appraisals, and support on large or complex projects.
• Contribute to the improvement of existing products and the development of new engineering solutions.
• Uphold and develop engineering best practices, including drawing development and design optimisation, ensuring accurate and timely delivery to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Technical Manager to ensure smooth handovers from Sales to Engineering and alignment with project requirements.
• Proactively manage company systems, ensuring that all records and documentation are kept current and accurate.
• Ensure adherence to engineering procedures and lead continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

A successful Senior Design Engineer will have experience in leading engineering teams and delivering technically complex mechanical products. A degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) is required, along with strong knowledge of engineering standards, design tools, and project delivery. Experience with product certification, engineering documentation, and mentoring junior engineers is essential. Familiarity with design tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.