Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
20 hours ago
Stanford-le-Hope
Senior Design Engineer – Machine Systems (High Tech) Location: Leicester Are you a mechanical design leader who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges? Do you want to shape next-generation machinery used across aerospace, research, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors? The organisation is a world-class manufacturing business that designs and builds some of the most advanced equipment in the industry. As they continue to scale their R&D and technology capabilities, they are now searching for a Senior Design Engineer. 🚀 The Impact You’ll Have The role will have a direct impact on the businesses ability to develop new products, improve existing products and exceed current customer expectations - it's designing high precision equipment and will test the most seasoned engineers. What You’ll Do • Concept to completion design, working with manufacturing and factoring in DFM, • Mechanical design governance, ensuring performance, manufacturability and safety., • Cross-functional design reviews, navigating technical challenges with clarity and confidence., • Capability development, mentoring and coaching of engineers, • Support engineering process improvement initiatives and long-term technology strategy. What You Bring • Strong background in mechanical design for complex or instrumentation equipment., • Experience in leading projects from a design perspective, • High proficiency in CAD and FEA (stiffness, vibration, structural analysis)., • Strong understanding of DFM, • Strong communicator with customer-facing capability., • Passion for engineering excellence and developing technical teams. Why Join? • Work on truly complex and technically challenging product platforms., • Influence product architecture, engineering strategy and team capability., • Join a business investing heavily in innovation, people and next-generation technology. If you’re a design engineer who is looking to take the next step in your career this is an excellent opportunity - you will be challenged and then have the opportunity to develop (and progress to Principal role)