Senior Design Engineer — Nuclear/Defence CAD Leader

The People Pod; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Wellbeing support

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

The People Pod in Derby seeks a Senior Design Engineer to deliver complex mechanical designs for regulated sectors, contributing to long-term engineering programmes. You will create CAD models, leading design reviews and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance.

Applicants should have senior-level design experience, a strong mechanical background, and familiarity with NX and PLM systems. Asecurity clearance eligibility may apply for project work.

Qualifications

• Senior-level design engineering experience
• Strong mechanical engineering background
• Awareness of manufacturing considerations
• Experience in regulated industries (advantageous)
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engineering designs that meet client and project requirements
• Create and maintain 3D models and technical drawings using CAD software
• Review and improve existing designs for performance and manufacturability
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams to progress concepts to completion
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced team members
• Communicate design intent clearly to stakeholders

Skills

Senior design engineer

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing awareness

Regulated industries

Communicate design intent

Tools

Siemens NX

PLM systems

Job description

The People Pod in Derby seeks a Senior Design Engineer to deliver complex mechanical designs for regulated sectors, contributing to long-term engineering programmes. You will create CAD models, leading design reviews and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance.

Applicants should have senior-level design experience, a strong mechanical background, and familiarity with NX and PLM systems. Asecurity clearance eligibility may apply for project work.