Senior Design Engineer

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