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