Senior Design Engineer/Engineering Manager

Join a growing manufacturing business as a Senior Mechanical Engineer/Engineering Manager, where you'll lead the design, development and continuous improvement of innovative products while providing hands-on support to production teams. This varied role combines mechanical design, project management and shop floor collaboration to deliver high-quality engineering solutions from concept through to production.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

-Design and develop mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems using SolidWorks (or similar CAD software).

-Produce engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation.

-Support production teams by resolving manufacturing issues and driving continuous improvement.

-Manage engineering changes, product modifications and technical projects from concept to production.

-Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards and UK/European regulations.

-Collaborate with purchasing, quality, sales and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.

 

About You:

-Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

-Proven mechanical design experience within manufacturing, ideally in commercial vehicles, agricultural, plant or heavy engineering.

-Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor or similar).

-Experience designing hydraulic systems and vehicle electrical wiring.

-Knowledge of fabrication, welding and sheet metal manufacturing.

-Excellent problem-solving, communication and project management skills.

 

What's on Offer:

 

-Competitive salary and benefits.

-Opportunity to work on innovative trailer and coachwork projects.

-Career progression within a growing business.

-Ongoing training and professional development.

-Early finish every Friday.