Senior Design Engineer

The Company A well-established precision engineering business is looking to recruit a Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-specification products within a technically demanding environment, supporting both new product development and customer-driven design solutions. Key Responsibilities Interpret customer specifications and translate them into engineered design solutions Produce 3D models, engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufacture Design and develop new products using 3D CAD Carry out engineering calculations and document findings clearly Perform FEA analysis where required to validate designs Analyse and document test data to ensure compliance with specifications Ensure designs meet relevant industry standards (API, ISO, PED, ASME VIII) Apply Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles Support the transition of new products into production Check drawings and BOMs for accuracy and completeness Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives Act as a technical point of contact internally and occasionally with customers Mentor junior engineers and support wider engineering activities Participate in meetings across departments and occasionally attend customer sites Support overall engineering strategy and departmental development The Candidate Degree or recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering Strong experience using 3D CAD for design and drafting Experience in concept and detailed design within an engineering environment Experience with FEA analysis and engineering calculations Familiar with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) Experience using MRP/ERP systems to generate BOMs Knowledge of quality management systems Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and analytical approach Able to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines Confident communicator, able to work independently and within a team Salary Competitive – to be discussed with Mansell Recruitment