Senior Design Engineer - NPD

Professional Technical Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer in Kent is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the development of innovative, safety-critical healthcare products. This role involves managing the full product lifecycle and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have strong SolidWorks proficiency and a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields. The position offers a salary of up to £60k plus a 10% bonus, hybrid working, and various benefits.

Benefits

10% company bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on‑site parking

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Hands-on experience in full-cycle product development.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop safety-critical healthcare products.
• Lead product lifecycle from concept to production.
• Manage projects efficiently and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Hands-on experience in mechanical engineering

SolidWorks proficiency

Project management skills

Experience with diverse materials

Prototyping and testing confidence

Familiarity with rapid prototyping

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM systems

Job description

A global manufacturer based in Kent is looking to recruit a Senior Design Engineer to lead the development of innovative, safety‑critical products within the healthcare market. Based in Kent, you will benefit from a starting salary of up to 60k plus 10% bonus, hybrid working and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing innovative, safety‑critical products for healthcare applications.
• Leading the full product lifecycle: concept development, prototyping, testing, validation, and production.
• Managing projects efficiently, delivering on time, within budget, and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
• Creating detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks with PDM.
• Building and testing prototypes using in‑house tools, 3D printing, and external suppliers.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams including Product Management and Compliance.
• Overseeing product testing and refining designs based on performance data.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with support from internal specialists.
• Producing comprehensive specifications and documentation for manufacturing.
• Selecting materials (wood, metal, plastic) and coordinating with suppliers.

Key Skills

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on experience in mechanical engineering and full‑cycle product development.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modelling, assemblies, 2D drawings) and PDM systems.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering results.
• Proven success in launching products within a relevant industrial sector.
• Experience working with diverse materials and manufacturing processes (wood machining, metal casting, plastic injection moulding).
• Confidence in hands‑on prototyping and testing.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques and materials.
• Exposure to electro‑mechanical systems.

Benefits

• Up to 60,000 basic salary.
• 10% company bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Electric car scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• The opportunity to build products that make a real difference in people’s lives.

This is a great opportunity to join a business where you can make a real difference to people’s lives in the healthcare sector. If you are confident in leading projects from design through to production, apply now through this advert.