Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design EngineerLocation: South Coast, UK (Hybrid – 3 days on-site)Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + comprehensive benefitsTravel: International travel required (~1 week per quarter, planned in advance) Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support Available
About the OpportunityWe are working with a fast-growing engineering business developing innovative, large-scale mechanical systems for global applications.Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their expanding engineering team. This is a hands-on role with broad involvement across the full design lifecycle—from early-stage concept development through to detailed design, manufacturing release, and in-service support.Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of key subsystems, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth organisation delivering complex engineering solutions in a dynamic environment.
Key Requirements
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical / Structural Engineer with a strong background in designing for production within demanding engineering environments.You should bring:

• Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or related Engineering discipline
• Approximately 5–10 years’ experience in mechanical design for production
• Proven experience delivering designs from concept through to manufacture
• Strong 3D CAD experience (e.g. Siemens NX, Inventor, or similar)
• Experience with fabrication, welding, or large structural assemblies
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)
• Experience improving manufacturability and driving cost reduction
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Familiarity with industry standards, compliance, or certification processes

Desirable:

• Experience with testing, validation, or production processes
• Additional language skills (e.g. Mandarin) beneficial but not essential

Role & ResponsibilitiesAs Senior Design Engineer, you will take ownership of the design and delivery of key subsystems, ensuring they are production-ready and meet performance, cost, and delivery targets.Responsibilities include:

• Leading mechanical design from concept through to manufacturing release
• Producing 3D models, engineering drawings, and supporting calculations
• Ensuring manufacturability and production readiness
• Applying practical manufacturing knowledge to improve designs
• Resolving design issues in collaboration with suppliers and production teams
• Managing technical interfaces with international suppliers
• Supporting and reviewing work from junior engineers
• Maintaining high standards of engineering quality, safety, and compliance

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on complex, real-world engineering systems
• High level of ownership and responsibility
• Exposure across the full product lifecycle
• Growing organisation with strong career development potential
• Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering culture