Senior Mechanical Engineer / Senior CAD Design Engineer

The People Pod; Derby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The People Pod in Derby is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our expert team on technically complex programmes in regulated sectors such as nuclear and defence. You will develop and deliver engineering designs, create 3D models and drawings, and guide concepts through to completion.

This permanent role offers a clear path for career progression within a collaborative environment, with a strong focus on safety, compliance and manufacturing considerations.

Qualifications

• Senior-level design engineering experience
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and ability to work with the mechanical team
• Understanding of manufacturing considerations in design

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engineering designs aligned with client and project requirements
• Create and maintain 3D models and technical drawings using CAD software
• Review, adapt and improve existing designs to enhance performance and manufacturability
• Ensure all work adheres to relevant industry standards, safety requirements and best practice
• Work closely with internal teams to bring concepts through to completion
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to less experienced team members
• Communicate design intent and solutions clearly to stakeholders

Skills

Senior design experience

Mechanical engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens NX

PLM systems

Job description

Senior Design Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Derby

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + great benefits

Overview

Are you excited by the challenge of working on cutting-edge projects and ground-breaking engineering solutions? A renowned and respected engineering consultancy with a strong presence in highly regulated sectors is looking to appoint a Senior Design Engineer to join their industry leading team in Derby.

This role offers the chance to contribute to technically complex programmes within nuclear and defence environments, working as part of a collaborative and experienced engineering team.

Key Duties

• Develop and deliver engineering designs aligned with client and project requirements
• Create and maintain 3D models and technical drawings using CAD software
• Review, adapt and improve existing designs to enhance performance and manufacturability
• Ensure all work adheres to relevant industry standards, safety requirements and best practice
• Work closely with internal teams to bring concepts through to completion
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to less experienced team members
• Communicate design intent and solutions clearly to stakeholders

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in a senior-level design engineering or similar role
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and the ability to work closely with the mechanical engineering team
• Appreciate the manufacturing considerations within the design process
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, defence, aerospace or similar) is advantageous
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX (or comparable systems)
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
• Relevant engineering qualification (degree or equivalent experience)
• Working knowledge of applicable safety and compliance standards

What You'll Get in Return

• Involvement in complex, long-term engineering programmes
• Opportunities for career progression within a structured environment
• A supportive team culture with a focus on technical excellence
• Access to employee wellbeing support and lifestyle benefits

Additional Information

Due to project requirements, applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance, which typically requires sole UK nationality