Senior Design Engineer
1 month ago
Nottingham
Senior Design Engineer Nottingham (Hybrid – 1 day WFH) £45,000 – £60,000 + Benefits Full-time | Permanent A specialist engineering consultancy, operating as part of a rapidly expanding international group, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join its growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative electro-mechanical products while playing a key role in taking designs from concept through to manufacture and certification. Working within a close-knit, highly skilled team, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact while benefiting from the backing and global reach of a larger organisation. The Role As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality design solutions and supporting projects across the full product lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: • Designing electro-mechanical systems (including switchgear) using 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, • Producing detailed manufacturing drawings, • Conducting simulations (FEA/CFD) using tools such as SolidWorks Simulation and ANSYS, • Building, testing, and developing prototypes for certification, • Collaborating with global technical and manufacturing teams, • Producing and updating technical documentation (installation, operation, and maintenance manuals), • Providing technical support across international group companies, • Occasional international travel to customer and manufacturing sites for support, development, and training About You We’re looking for a hands-on, proactive engineer who enjoys seeing designs through from concept to production. You’ll ideally have experience in switchgear or electro-mechanical systems and be comfortable working across both mechanical and electrical disciplines. You will also have: • Minimum 5 years’ experience using 3D CAD in a production environment, • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), • A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in a team, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, • Strong analytical skills, including hand calculations Desirable Skills • SolidWorks (including simulation), • AutoCAD (2D electrical layouts and wiring diagrams), • ANSYS Maxwell or similar simulation tools, • Experience with FEA/CFD software, • Knowledge of international design/testing standards, • Basic coding or automation skills (macros, microcontrollers, etc.), • Practical machining experience, • Additional languages What’s on Offer • Opportunity to work on global projects with international travel, • A visible role within a growing business where your contributions matter, • Clear career progression within a larger group structure, • Early finish on Fridays If you’re an engineer who enjoys a hands-on approach and wants to be part of a growing international business, this could be an excellent next step in your career