Senior Mechanical Engineer / Senior CAD Design Engineer

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

Job summary

The People Pod in Derby is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead complex mechanical design activities for regulated sectors, including nuclear and defence. You will drive the development of robust designs, coordinating with the mechanical team to translate concepts into detailed 3D models and drawings.

Ideal candidates bring senior-level design experience, proficiency with Siemens NX, and PLM system knowledge, plus a strong grasp of safety and compliance in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Senior-level design engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical engineering background.
• Experience with regulated industries (nuclear/defense/aerospace) is advantageous.
• Proficient with Siemens NX and PLM systems.
• Awareness of safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engineering designs meeting client requirements.
• Create and maintain 3D models and drawings in CAD.
• Review and improve designs for manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety.
• Mentor junior engineers and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Senior design eng

Mechanical eng

3D CAD

Stakeholder comms

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

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 (preference in *??/???)…14… R$25… **R$%.Ș seek9?…...
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Additional Information

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