Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Full-time | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working + Healthcare

About the Role

We are partnering with a global engineering-led organisation who design and manufacture specialist heavy industrial equipment used in some of the world's most demanding environments.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join the Portsmouth team at new UK facility. This is a key role where you will take ownership of complex electromechanical product development, leading projects from concept through to launch.

If you enjoy solving real-world engineering challenges and seeing your designs operating in the field, this is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end design and development of complex systems
Translate customer requirements into robust product specifications
Produce detailed CAD designs (Inventor or SolidWorks)
Perform engineering analysis (FEA, tolerance stack-ups, risk assessments)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Support testing, validation and product launch
Engage directly with customers and end users
Apply design for manufacturability and lean principles
Manage multiple projects to deliver on time

Requirements

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Min 7 years' experience in designing large fabrications with high tolerance features to support electro-mechanical integration
Design experience gained in heavy industrial, mining, shipbuilding, military, nuclear, O&G or similar
Strong mechanical or electromechanical design background
Experience delivering complex industrial products
Proficiency in CAD modelling (Inventor / SolidWorks)
Knowledge of FEA, DFMEA or similar tools
Ability to lead projects and make technical decisions
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Hands-on, practical engineering mindset

Why Join?

Work on real-world engineering challenges
Be part of a global engineering team working on a wide range of projects
Full lifecycle product ownership
Collaborative and fast-paced culture
Hands-on involvement in testing and customer applications
Opportunities for career growth and development
Stable business with strong market presence

*Unfortunately, this company does not hold a license to provide sponsorship for non-UK candidates*

Interested? Apply Now to be considered

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed