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Senior Design Engineer

Job Posted: 8 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Winchester, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Our engineering clients based close to Winchester have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join their innovative growing engineering team.

We are seeking a creative and dynamic engineering professional with imaginative design skills to work as part of a team of Design Engineers. The individual is required to work under their own initiative with minimum supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  * Lead design activities for our clients’ electromechanical products, including the creation of new designs and adaptation of existing ones to meet customer specifications.

  * Independently validate design concepts through simulation, analysis, and prototyping, ensuring technical robustness without requiring peer approval.

  * Complete all aspects of the product design phase: concept development, detailed design, drawing creation, internal and customer design reviews, FMEAs, and production readiness.

  * Apply strong analytical skills including FEA, capability studies, and mathematical simulation to support design decisions.

  * Use SolidWorks 2018 or later for 3D modelling and design documentation.

  * Utilize Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting, documentation, and cost modelling.

  * Review and support document creation including work instructions, wiring specifications, test specifications, and reports, in line with internal quality procedures.

  * Demonstrate detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes such as plastic injection moulding, die casting, metal pressing, and PCB design, and work with suppliers to develop tooling.

  * Take a hands-on approach to prototyping and testing using in-house equipment and machinery.

  * Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Production, Production Engineering, and Quality teams, as well as directly with suppliers.

  * Review and design manufacture assembly aids, fixtures, and test rigs to support production and validation.

  * Compile and maintain cost models and track project costs throughout the product lifecycle.

  * Provide technical support to Product Management and Sales, including participation in customer meetings and site visits.

  * Work across all levels of the organization, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills.

  * Technical Leadership: Review and verify other engineers’ work, provide mentorship, and act as a technical authority within the team.

Required Skills & Experience:

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    Strong analytical skills (FEA, capability studies, simulation)

  * Experience leading or mentoring junior members of the team

  * Proficiency in SolidWorks 2018 or later

  * Knowledge of AutoCAD and Corel Draw

  * Understanding of product lifecycle management (APQP, PDR/CDR)

Working hours:
Monday – Thursday 07:30am – 4:45pm
Friday – 07:30am – 12midday

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