Senior Design Engineer
Location: North Wales | Full-Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We're supporting a well-established and growing manufacturer who are looking to appoint a Senior Design Engineer to play a key role in their expanding engineering team. This is a hands‑on, lead design role where you'll have real ownership of products, projects and engineering decisions – ideal for an engineer who enjoys seeing designs progress from concept through to manufacture and real‑world use. The role would suit someone with experience in vehicle conversion, truck/wagon design, structural assemblies, automotive, aerospace, off‑highway, rail or bespoke machinery.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading design activities on current and future products.
* Producing conceptual and detailed 3D designs and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks or similar).
* Designing across chassis, suspension, axles, structures and welded fabrications.
* Supporting prototype builds, validation, testing and continuous improvement.
* Ensuring designs meet internal standards, regulatory requirements and design‑for‑manufacture principles.
* Working closely with manufacturing, purchasing and test teams to ensure smooth product delivery.
* Playing a key role in new product development and influencing internal engineering processes.
What We're Looking For
Proven mechanical design experience within one or more of the following:
* Automotive
* Trailers & transport
* Heavy engineering
* Agricultural/off‑road
* Aerospace, rail or bespoke machinery
Strong understanding of structural design, load paths and static/dynamic loading (finite element experience beneficial).
Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar).
Experience with some or all of the following:
* Welded fabrications
* Cast and machined components
* Hydraulics and mechanical linkages
A confident communicator who enjoys taking ownership and driving projects forward.
Why Join?
* Work on real, physical engineering products – not just conceptual design.
* A high‑impact role with visible influence over design direction and new product development.
* Stable, growing business with long‑term career development.
* Strong engineering culture with no micromanagement.
Interested?
If this sounds like a role you'd be open to exploring or if you'd like to hear more about the company, salary package, or progression opportunities, simply reply with a good time for a confidential call.
If the role isn't right for you but you know someone who may be interested, feel free to pass this on.
Kind regards,
Steph
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