Senior Product Design Engineer

TQR; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in precision engineering is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Plymouth. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on high-reliability products across sectors such as aviation and medical. The ideal candidate will possess a Masters level education and extensive knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes, including grinding and milling. You will play a crucial role in mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with various departments, ensuring your contributions are visible and impactful. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for ambitious engineers looking to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation.

Benefits

Salary up to £48,000

Investment in professional development

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Relocation support

Rewards and benefits package

Qualifications

• Masters level education with a mechanically focused BEng degree.
• Experienced in industrial manufacturing processes like grinding and milling.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple projects through the end-to-end process as a senior engineer.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure the accuracy of their work.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing processes

Grinding

Milling

Turning

Rotating equipment

Effective communication

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Masters level education (MEng)

BEng degree (mechanically focused)

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

TQR Plymouth is partnered with a world-leading precision engineering business, supporting the recruitment of a Senior Product Design Engineer at an exciting time of growth.

Our client is a specialist manufacturer of precision engineered products that are used across a number of high-reliability sectors, including aviation, defence, space and medical. Recognised as an employer of choice, the company advocates ongoing professional development, supporting and funding study for its ambitious colleagues.

The successful candidate will join a skilled team of engineers, supporting multiple projects at any one time through the end-to-end process.

As a senior engineer within a team of 10, you’ll effectively be the right-hand person to the Lead Product Design Engineer, lending your expertise to junior colleagues, ensuring the accuracy of their work and providing guidance as required. Working in collaboration with a variety of departments, your role will enjoy a high level of visibility within the business.

Who we’re looking for…

The ideal candidate for this position will be:

• Educated to Masters level – likely MEng, with a mechanically focused BEng degree
• Experienced and highly knowledgeable in industrial manufacturing processes such as grinding, milling and turning
• Preferably experienced in rotating equipment
• Already working within high precision engineering sector such as aerospace, automotive or medical devices
• A highly effective communicator, capable of mentoring and guiding a team of junior engineers
• Collaborative, innovative and ambitious – with a desire to solve complex engineering problems for exciting current and future applications

What’s on offer…

• Salary of up to £48,000
• Investment in your professional development from the day you start!
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Relocation support
• Rewards and benefits package

Want to know more?

For a confidential call to discuss this Senior Product Design Engineer role in Plymouth, please contact Martin Sandford at TQR Plymouth or simply ‘apply now’. TQR Plymouth is the number one rated engineering and manufacturing recruitment agency in Plymouth with further offices across Devon and Somerset.