Senior Design Engineer
A specialist engineering manufacturer supplying safety-critical equipment is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of regulated products from concept through to production and testing. This is a senior, hands-on role working to published standards and internal design processes.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and develop mechanical products for safety-critical applications
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Produce detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
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Support product testing, validation, and technical documentation
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Liaise with customers, suppliers, and external test houses
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Manage external design and test resources where required
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Support products through manufacture and into service
Requirements
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Strong background in mechanical design engineering
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Experience taking products from concept through to production (NPI)
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Proficiency in CAD (CREO/ProE or similar)
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Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection moulding, rubber moulding, machining, and fabrication
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Familiarity with DFM, DFMEA, and design control processes
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Comfortable working in regulated or safety-critical environments
Desirable
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Experience with pneumatics, instrumentation, or test fixtures
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Surface modelling experience
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Experience using CAD data management systems
Personal Attributes
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Detail-focused, technically rigorous, and organised
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Able to manage multiple priorities and projects
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Confident communicating with customers, suppliers, and regulators