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Senior Design Engineer - Bespoke Machinery - c£50K - Leeds - 1pm Fridays
Leeds, West Yorkshire (commutable from Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax,
Circa £50,000pa (negotiable depending on experience)
1pm Friday finish
About the Role:
We’re recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer to join a growing and well-established manufacturer of special-purpose machinery and automation systems.
With a strong order book, record sales, and continued investment in new projects, this is an excellent opportunity to take on more responsibility, add real value, and progress your career within a supportive, forward-thinking engineering team.
You’ll be a key part of the design function, leading projects from concept through to completion while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement across design standards.
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading projects from concept through to completion
* Assigning tasks and reviewing the work of fellow design engineers
* Producing innovative designs using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar)
* Working closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver bespoke machinery solutions
* Contributing to continuous improvement and engineering problem-solving
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience in Mechanical Design Engineering, ideally in bespoke/special-purpose machinery
* Confident in leading projects and reviewing the work of others
* Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar)
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Adaptable and proactive approach, thriving in a dynamic environment
What’s on offer:
* Basic salary of around £50,000pa (flexible depending on experience)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* 1pm finish every Friday - enjoy a genuine work-life balance.
* Secure role with a company enjoying record sales and a growing order book
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