Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Cubed Resourcing; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £70,000 salary

Up to 15% annual bonus

Flexible working hours

Bupa private medical insurance

Pension contribution up to 9%

Life assurance up to 7x salary

Career progression

Job summary

Cubed Resourcing on behalf of a global leader in high-speed metal forming machinery invites an experienced Senior Design Engineer to own technical solutions from concept to delivery at the UK HQ in Bradford.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply GD&T, develop test plans, and contribute IP protection as part of the NPD process. The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and CAD proficiency, with up to £70k salary and up to 15% bonus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to technical projects.
• Experienced user of CAD systems to create models and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Design Authority delivering the complete technical solution.
• Generate requirements from customer needs and specifications.
• Develop concepts to meet functional requirements.
• Document assumptions, trade-offs and calculations in the design file.
• Evaluate concepts and mitigate risks using FMEA.
• Prepare technical reports for gate reviews.
• Generate test plans to verify concepts and system performance.
• Support IP protection and use of NPD processes across projects.
• Coordinate with Quality to define inspection requirements.

Skills

Design leadership

Mechanical engineering

CAD software

GD&T

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Technical reporting

Project management

IP protection

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Are you an experienced Design Engineer looking to step into a senior, technically influential role?

We are recruiting on behalf of a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with a turnover of $8.5bn, operations in 41 countries, and a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence. The business is a proud recipient of The Queen's Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development.

Based at the company's UK headquarters in Bradford, the Senior Design Engineer will play a critical role within the New Product Development function, acting as Project Design Authority and taking ownership of the delivery of robust, innovative technical solutions across complex engineering projects.

The Role

As Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, developing and validating technical solutions from concept through to delivery. Working within a team of experienced design engineers, you will provide technical leadership across projects, support continuous improvement of NPD processes, and contribute to the protection and development of the company's intellectual property.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Project Design Authority, responsible for the delivery of the complete project technical solution
• Generate technical requirements from customer needs and product specifications
• Develop design concepts to meet defined functional requirements
• Document design assumptions, trade-offs and calculations within the project design file
• Evaluate design concepts, assessing technical and project risks to select preferred solutions
• Use Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (FMEA) techniques to identify and mitigate technical risks
• Prepare and present technical reports for project gate reviews
• Generate test plans to verify design concepts and overall system performance
• Identify opportunities for the protection of design intellectual property (IP)
• Adopt and actively use New Product Development (NPD) processes and tools throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with the Quality Department to define incoming inspection requirements for component verification
• Provide technical support to the Publications Department in the creation of product manuals, build books and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

About You

You will be an experienced Design Engineer, operating at a senior level or ready to take that next step, with a strong background in mechanical engineering and complex machinery. You'll be comfortable leading technical projects, making sound engineering decisions, and communicating effectively across teams and stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience leading or contributing significantly to technical engineering projects
• Experienced user of CAD systems to produce models and detailed drawings

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and standards
• Material properties and engineering standards
• Machining methods and manufacturing techniques
• High-speed, bespoke or automated machinery (including can making industry/process knowledge)
• Drawing and Bill of Materials (BoM) configuration management systems
• Sensor technologies and solutions
• Electrical drive and mechanical transmission systems
• Hydraulics, pneumatics and lubrication systems
• Strong problem-solving capability with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams and with suppliers, partners and customers

What's on Offer

• Up to £70,000 salary plus up to 15% annual bonus
• Flexible working hours and enhanced annual leave
• Bupa private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Employer pension contribution of up to 9% (6% employee contribution)
• Generous life assurance scheme of up to 7x salary
• Clear opportunities for progression and ongoing professional development