Senior Design Engineer
Location: Bedford
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Office Hours, With 1pm Fri Finish
Salary: Up to £52,000
Our client, a well-established engineering manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly structured, quality-driven environment designing mechanical products from concept through to manufacture.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions, supporting both new product development and existing product improvements, while working within a regulated quality framework.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing mechanical components and assemblies for manufacture and assembly
Producing 3D models and 2D technical drawings using CAD systems (NX, Inventor, AutoCAD)
Performing engineering calculations including FEA and FMEA for performance and safety validation
Managing design projects from concept through to production
Supporting quotation work through layout design and technical investigation
Driving cost-effective design through Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE)
Creating technical documentation including material specifications, manuals, and reports
Producing and maintaining Bills of Materials
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice
Working cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and customers (UK and international travel may be required)
These duties align with working in a structured ISO 9001 design and manufacturing environment.
Skills & Experience:
5–10 years’ experience in a senior design role.
Minimum 5 years’ mechanical design experience in a 3D CAD environment
Experience with FEA software preferred
Experience in rotating machinery or similar mechanical systems desirable
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
Positive, collaborative team player mindset
Qualifications:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred
Minimum HNC / HND with relevant industry experience considered
IEng registration desirable but not essential
Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD essential
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