Senior Design Engineer - SolidWorks Permanent Full-Time
Salary – Circa £50,000 DOE (£45k to £55k)
Location – Office based in Deeside (Boundary Park, Industrial Park CH5 2LR)
Join a leading UK manufacturer of trailers and transport solutions, operating across multiple advanced production sites. With decades of experience, the business offers a wide range of products for agricultural, commercial, and leisure use. Renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and durability, it designs and builds trailers that combine modern engineering with practical performance, serving a diverse customer base across a variety of industries.
We’re seeking a Senior Design Engineer to act as the project lead and product expert, managing robust products from concept through to production. This is a hands-on, office-based role offering the opportunity to influence the full engineering lifecycle. You’ll be responsible for validating designs, driving improvements across the product portfolio, and supporting cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality, innovative transport solutions.
Responsibilities, but are not limited to
· Ensure all designs under your responsibility are appropriately validated
· Actively and constructively participate in design reviews
· Take ownership of design projects and escalate any risks in a timely manner
· Support the resolution of customer, operational, or quality issues related to your designs
· Continuously improve the existing product portfolio through design-led VAVE initiatives, modular/commonality concepts, and design-for-manufacture improvements
· Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of design processes and standards
· Prepare thorough and concise technical reports to support your design activities
Experiences required
· Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent training and experience
· Proven delivery of relevant products or engineering activities
· 3D CAD modelling and detailed drafting experience (preferably SolidWorks)
· Demonstrable experience managing projects from inception to completion
Package
42.5 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | 8am to 5pm | 33 Days Holiday Inc. Bank | The People’s Pension | Christmas Shutdown | Bupa Healthcare