We are currently looking for a Senior Design Engineer for a leading biotechnology company in Nottinghamshire. This position is a full-time, permanent position, and the successful candidate will be reporting to the Director of Design Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
* Translate customer requirements into clear, accurate, and manufacturable engineering drawings and technical documentation
* Create and maintain 2D/3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks
* Act as a key interface between customers, sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure design requirements are understood and executed
* Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities and drive improvements in drawing quality, standardisation, and engineering processes
* Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering change requests, and documentation within PLM/ERP systems
* Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing
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Requirements
* Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related discipline
* 10+ years experience in design engineering or drafting within a regulated manufacturing environment
* Advanced SolidWorks experience, including part modelling, assemblies, and technical drawing creation
* Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawing standards (ASME/ISO)
* Experience working with BOMs, engineering change processes, and PLM/ERP systems
* Background in medical devices, bioprocessing, or other highly regulated industries preferred
* Strong communication skills with experience collaborating across customer-facing and cross-functional teams
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment