Senior Design Engineer
Location: South Coast, UK (Hybrid – 3 days on-site)
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + comprehensive benefits
Travel: International travel required (~1 week per quarter, planned in advance)
Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support Available
About the Opportunity
We are working with a fast-growing engineering business developing innovative, large-scale mechanical systems for global applications.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their expanding engineering team. This is a hands-on role with broad involvement across the full design lifecycle—from early-stage concept development through to detailed design, manufacturing release, and in-service support.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of key subsystems, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth organisation delivering complex engineering solutions in a dynamic environment.
Key Requirements
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical / Structural Engineer with a strong background in designing for production within demanding engineering environments.
You should bring:
* Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or related Engineering discipline
* Approximately 5–10 years' experience in mechanical design for production
* Proven experience delivering designs from concept through to manufacture
* Strong 3D CAD experience (e.g. Siemens NX, Inventor, or similar)
* Experience with fabrication, welding, or large structural assemblies
* Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)
* Experience improving manufacturability and driving cost reduction
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
* Familiarity with industry standards, compliance, or certification processes
Desirable:
- Experience with testing, validation, or production processes- Additional language skills (e.g. Mandarin) beneficial but not essential
Role & Responsibilities
As Senior Design Engineer, you will take ownership of the design and delivery of key subsystems, ensuring they are production-ready and meet performance, cost, and delivery targets.
Responsibilities include:
* Leading mechanical design from concept through to manufacturing release
* Producing 3D models, engineering drawings, and supporting calculations
* Ensuring manufacturability and production readiness
* Applying practical manufacturing knowledge to improve designs
* Resolving design issues in collaboration with suppliers and production teams
* Managing technical interfaces with international suppliers
* Supporting and reviewing work from junior engineers
* Maintaining high standards of engineering quality, safety, and compliance
Why Join?
* Opportunity to work on complex, real-world engineering systems
* High level of ownership and responsibility
* Exposure across the full product lifecycle
* Growing organisation with strong career development potential
* Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering culture