Senior Design Engineer

Salary :

£60,000 - 60,000 yearly

Company : Solid Talent

Job Type : Full Time

United Kingdom

Job Description - Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer Permanent Full-Time

Salary – Circa £60,000 DOE

Location – Hybrid in West Yorkshire

Join a world-leading, long-established British engineering company specialising in high-speed, precision automated machinery and specialised continuous process equipment. Recognised globally for engineering excellence, they develop complex, high-reliability rotary equipment featuring precision mechanical transmissions, high-speed mechanisms, and automated systems for global consumer packaging and industrial sectors.

Due to sustained business growth and team expansion, we are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join the New Product Development (NPD) team. Acting as a project Design Authority, you will lead the delivery of robust technical solutions, evaluate and mitigate design risk, and drive next-generation high-speed machinery programmes.

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

Act as a project Design Authority, taking full accountability for the delivery of robust technical engineering solutions from specification through to manufacture
Develop innovative mechanical concepts, calculations, and trade-off analyses using first-principles engineering for complex high-speed machinery
Conduct Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) to identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle
Lead technical gate reviews, prepare design documentation, and identify opportunities for Intellectual Property (IP) protection
Create 3D CAD models, detailed assembly layouts, and manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX (or SolidWorks)
Compile and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawing configurations, and incoming inspection quality standards
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering, electrical, assembly, and test teams to resolve manufacturing queries and redesign machinery for future-proofing
Generate comprehensive test plans to verify prototype performance against functional requirements
Undertake occasional travel to support on-site machinery trials, suppliers, or customer facilities where required

Experiences required

Proven track record as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer leading complex New Product Development (NPD) projects
Strong first-principles mechanical engineering knowledge, with expertise in high-speed rotary equipment, mechanical transmissions, gear design, or precision special-purpose machinery
Demonstrable proficiency in 3D parametric CAD platforms, ideally Siemens NX, SolidWorks or similar (Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, PTC Creo, Onshape, Fusion 360)
Extensive experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and compiling comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Practical experience applying FMEA techniques to evaluate and mitigate engineering risk
Familiarity with drive systems, sensors, pneumatic, hydraulic, or lubrication systems is highly desirable

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