Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a well-established engineering manufacturer to recruit a Senior Design Engineer. This is a key technical role, sitting at the heart of new product development, design assurance, and continuous improvement across the business.
You’ll take ownership of complex design projects from concept through to manufacture, while also playing an active role in mentoring engineers, supporting sales activity, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Senior Design EngineerAs Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and delivering new product development projects, ensuring designs are technically robust, commercially viable, and fit for manufacture. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, operations, production engineering and suppliers to see projects through end-to-end.
Key responsibilities include:
New Product Development & Design
*Lead the design and development of new products from concept through to production

*Produce design briefs, project scopes and development plans

*Manage NPI projects in line with the company’s formal NPI process

*Produce engineering calculations, including parametric spreadsheets where required

*Create accurate CAD models and manufacturing drawings

*Generate design reports and technical documentation

*Provide technical input and data to support R&D tax credit claims

*Report project progress and status to Senior Management and Operations

Sales & Order Support
*Review customer specifications and technical documentation

*Check internal works orders and technical requirements

*Produce customer-specific GA drawings

*Generate part codes and Bills of Materials using EFACS

Standards, Compliance & Quality
*Monitor updates to national and international standards

*Ensure design compliance with current and updated standards

*Communicate changes clearly across the engineering team

*Support compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and PED/PER requirements

Leadership & Development
*Coach and mentor less experienced engineers

*Review and check the work of team members

*Support development plans for placement, gap-year or work experience students

*Assist with future talent development initiatives, including school or college engagement

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
*Support resolution of complex engineering issues

*Identify root causes and implement practical, preventative solutions

*Actively contribute to CI initiatives and process improvements

*Own and deliver agreed annual improvement objectives

Senior Design Engineer Skills & ExperienceYou’ll be an experienced Design Engineer with the confidence to lead projects, challenge assumptions, and guide others. You’ll be technically strong, process-driven, and comfortable operating across multiple departments.
Key attributes include:
*Strong Mechanical Engineering background