Senior Design Engineer - (Proficient In Autocad Inventor)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Design Engineer based in Watton, England. This full-time permanent role includes leading engineering teams and supporting complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with design tools like SolidWorks. The position offers a hybrid working model and a range of benefits, including a company pension scheme and a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in project execution.
• Approval of final drawings and technical documentation.
• Manage engineering calculations and material selection.
• Train and mentor team members on projects.
• Contribute to the improvement of existing products.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering standards

Design tools knowledge

Project delivery

Mentoring

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title

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

Please note: This position requires applicants to be local residents, as the company is unable to provide sponsorship.

Position Summary

This is a 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.

Benefits

• 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

Role Description

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.

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 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.