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Senior Design Engineer / Watton / Full-Time Permanent / £45,000 - £55,000

Please note: This position requires applicants to be local residents, as the company is unable to provide sponsorship.

This is a full‑time permanent role, Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30 and Friday 07:30 – 12:30. Hybrid working available: 3 days in office, 2 days from home following probation.

• Company pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Early finish on Fridays
• Hybrid working policy
• Free tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On‑site parking

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will lead a team of engineers in the UK and India, support complex heater design projects, and act as the technical authority on engineering matters. You will also be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high‑quality engineering solutions that meet both internal and client standards.

• Work closely with the Project Management team, providing support to project engineers and attending client meetings when required.
• Approve final drawings, technical documentation, and bills of materials, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Take ownership of engineering calculations, material selection, and design analysis, using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Act as the technical authority across departments and take on a client‑facing role in project engineering discussions.
• Train and mentor engineering team members, offering guidance, technical appraisals, and support on large or complex projects.
• Contribute to the improvement of existing products and the development of new engineering solutions.
• Uphold and develop engineering best practices, including drawing development and design optimisation, ensuring accurate and timely delivery to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Technical Manager to ensure smooth handovers from Sales to Engineering and alignment with project requirements.
• Proactively manage company systems, ensuring that all records and documentation are kept current and accurate.
• Ensure adherence to engineering procedures and lead continuous improvement efforts.

A successful Senior Design Engineer will have experience in leading engineering teams and delivering technically complex mechanical products. A degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) is required, along strong knowledge of engineering standards, design tools, and project delivery.

Experience with product certification, engineering documentation, and mentoring junior engineers is essential. Familiarity with design tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.