Overview
Aspired Talent is pleased to be recruiting a Senior Design Engineer on behalf of our client based in Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and innovative organisation at a pivotal stage in its development, offering the chance to take ownership of complex, end-to-end product development programmes within a high-performing R&D environment.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
The Role
Reporting directly to the Head of R&D, the Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for leading product development activities from initial concept through to production validation and manufacturing launch. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, operations, and commercial functions to deliver high-quality, compliant medical devices.
You will play a key role in clearly communicating design intent, technical decisions, and project progress, ensuring alignment and stakeholder engagement throughout the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage product development projects from concept to manufacture and launch
* Drive concept generation, system architecture, and detailed design development
* Produce accurate CAD models, assemblies, and production drawings using SolidWorks
* Oversee prototyping, testing, verification, and validation activities
* Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient and scalable manufacturing
* Work within a regulated medical device development framework (ISO 13485)
* Support risk management activities, design documentation, and technical files
* Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to align design decisions with manufacturing, supply chain, and market requirements
* Prepare and deliver technical presentations to communicate progress, recommendations, and design intent
* Liaise with external suppliers, manufacturers, and test houses
* Manage project timelines, priorities, and stakeholders across multiple programmes
Skills and Experience
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a product development or design engineering role
* Background in medical devices, regulated products, or high-performance consumer technology is highly desirable
* Demonstrated experience owning and delivering complex development programmes
* Strong project management capability
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to internal stakeholders
* Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks
* Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) is desirable
* Solid understanding of plastics, sheet metal, mechanical assemblies, and electromechanical systems
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
* Proactive and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover
* Access to company and external benefits and perks
* A supportive, creative, and innovative working environment
* The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing, internationally recognised organisation
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