Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Sapien Engineering; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid 3+2

Ownership of projects

Influence engineering decisions

Job summary

Sapien Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to own the design and development of machinery and mechanical assemblies, shape technical decisions and potentially lead a design team.

The role combines hands-on design with management progression, offering hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 at home) and a salary of £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience. Sponsorship for employment visas is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design teams or coordinating a design function.
• Hands-on design experience in machinery and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to manage projects from concept to manufacture and installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of machinery and mechanical assemblies.
• Take ownership of design projects from concept through to manufacture and installation including documentation.
• Ensure designs meet quality, safety, functionality and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes and engineering efficiency.
• Contribute to technical decisions and the ongoing development of engineering capabilities.

Job description

We're working with an established engineering business looking to strengthen its design function. This is an opportunity to take ownership of varied engineering projects, contribute to technical decisions and potentially lead a design team.

The role offers flexibility for someone who wants to remain hands-on with design, as well as the opportunity to take on management responsibility immediately or progress into it over time.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of machinery and mechanical assemblies
• Take ownership of design projects from concept through to manufacture and installation including documentation.
• Ensure designs meet quality, safety, functionality and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes and engineering efficiency.
• Contribute to technical decisions and the ongoing development of engineering capabilities.

For those interested in management, previous experience leading engineers or coordinating a design team would be beneficial. However, strong Senior Design Engineers looking to take that next step is also encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Other Benefits

• Salary of £45,000-£55,000, depending on experience. (Hybrid 3&2)
• Genuine ownership of projects and influence over engineering decisions.
• The flexibility to remain hands-on or take on management responsibility immediately.

Please note that our clients are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas.