Senior Design Engineer
Salisbury
Permanent
£40,000 - £50,000 per year
Mon-Thurs 8:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–14:00
Active Staff are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected manufacturing company, renowned for its innovation, quality, and commitment to excellence. We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join their growing team and play a key role in delivering world-class engineering solutions.
Benefits for the Senior Design Engineer:
* 22 days holiday
* Buy more holiday option
* Company pension
* Health & wellness programme
* On-site parking
The role of the Senior Design Engineer:
* Jig/tooling design and specification
* Gauge and validation system specification
* Ensuring all designs are feasible and manufacturable
* Promoting best-practice manufacturing methods internally and with suppliers
* Supporting DFM, prototype builds, volume ramp-up, and plant production processes
* Conducting engineering reviews to ensure milestones and project timelines are met
* Liaising with suppliers for parts, tools, and costing
* Providing accurate cost estimations
The person for the Senior Design Engineer:
* HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
* At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
* Previous experience in the Manufacturing industry
* Proficient in CATIA V5 (preferred) or SolidWorks
* Understanding of jig and fixture strategies
* Strong communication, motivation, and leadership skills
* Willingness to travel occasionally