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Senior Design Engineer

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hampshire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Senior Design Engineer

Location: South Coast, UK (Hybrid – 3 days on-site)
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + comprehensive benefits
Travel: International travel required (~1 week per quarter, planned in advance)
Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support Available

About the Opportunity

We 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

  * Mandarin language

Role & Responsibilities

As 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

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