Senior Design Engineer – Machine Systems (High Tech)
Location: Leicester
Are you a mechanical design leader who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges? Do you want to shape next-generation machinery used across aerospace, research, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors?
The organisation is a world-class manufacturing business that designs and builds some of the most advanced equipment in the industry. As they continue to scale their R&D and technology capabilities, they are now searching for a Senior Design Engineer.
The Impact You'll Have
The role will have a direct impact on the businesses ability to develop new products, improve existing products and exceed current customer expectations - it's designing high precision equipment and will test the most seasoned engineers.
What You'll Do
* Concept to completion design, working with manufacturing and factoring in DFM
* Mechanical design governance, ensuring performance, manufacturability and safety.
* Cross-functional design reviews, navigating technical challenges with clarity and confidence.
* Capability development, mentoring and coaching of engineers
* Support engineering process improvement initiatives and long-term technology strategy.
What You Bring
* Strong background in mechanical design for complex or instrumentation equipment.
* Experience in leading projects from a design perspective
* High proficiency in CAD and FEA (stiffness, vibration, structural analysis).
* Strong understanding of DFM
* Strong communicator with customer-facing capability.
* Passion for engineering excellence and developing technical teams.
Why Join?
* Work on truly complex and technically challenging product platforms.
* Influence product architecture, engineering strategy and team capability.
* Join a business investing heavily in innovation, people and next-generation technology.
If you're a design engineer who is looking to take the next step in your career this is an excellent opportunity - you will be challenged and then have the opportunity to develop (and progress to Principal role)