Senior Design Engineer / Technical Lead

Elevation Recruitment Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Design Engineer / Technical Lead for an established engineering and manufacturing business serving aerospace, defence, automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors. The role blends hands-on mechanical design, technical leadership and project delivery.

You will lead a team, produce SolidWorks models and drawings, manage design deliverables and liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve technical challenges while ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong mechanical design background within precision engineering or advanced manufacturing.
• Proficient in 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of design and manufacturing engineers.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, drawings and technical documentation using SolidWorks.
• Design and develop complex mechanical components and assemblies.
• Manage engineering projects, technical changes and design deliverables.
• Review customer enquiries, assess feasibility and support technical quotations and cost estimates.
• Work closely with production, quality, customers and suppliers to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, AS9100 and ISO 9001.

Skills

Leadership

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Project management

Customer support

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with an established engineering and manufacturing business supplying the aerospace, defence, automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors to recruit an experienced Senior Design Engineer / Technical Lead.

This is a varied role combining hands‑on mechanical design, technical leadership, project management and customer support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of design and manufacturing engineers.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, drawings and technical documentation using SolidWorks.
• Design and develop complex mechanical components and assemblies.
• Manage engineering projects, technical changes and design deliverables.
• Review customer enquiries, assess feasibility and support technical quotations and cost estimates.
• Work closely with production, quality, customers and suppliers to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, AS9100 and ISO 9001.

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong mechanical design background within precision engineering or advanced manufacturing.
• Proficient in 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and design for manufacture.Experience in project management, technical estimating and customer support.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 advantageous.