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Role and Company Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a bespoke and successful engineering business. A global supplier with over 40 years of experience, this is one of their most exciting periods, with an increase in demand for their product leading to growth and investment onsite.

If you are an individual who is looking for career growth and development, this role with become a Technical Manager role for the right person within 2+ years.

The role will allow for some hybrid working following successful probation.

Senior Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

* £40,000 - £45,000

* 39.5 Hours per week

* 8:45am – 5:00pm, 4pm finish on Friday’s, or you can work 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday

* Some hybrid working following successful probation

* Private health scheme

* Company performance bonus

* Sick pay

* Immediate Start

Commutable from - Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, Coventry, Stone, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Lichfield

Senior Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

* Any experience within heavy engineering, castings or similar would be a huge advantage.

* Ideally qualified to HND or Degree level, but this isn’t essential.

* You must have a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and product design processes.

* Proven experience using both AutoCAD 2D and Inventor.

* Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.

* Mentoring and support of junior staff.

* The right personality is key, you will be an excellent communicator and a good listener.

* Able to travel overseas when needed – this won’t be too frequent.

Senior Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

* The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for the management of design activities from concept through to production validation.

* The robust design of products in accordance with the department procedures.

* Investigating design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, cost, operational efficiency.

* Preparation of Project Engineering data for new product assemblies and components, 3D / 2D Drawings, BOM's, Technical Specifications.

* Customer technical liaison on new projects, ensuring that the designs meet the customer's requirements and often exceed their expectations and remain competitive to achieve sales growth and increase market share.

* FEA of critical components.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our DESIGN, R&D & FEA vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

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