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Senior Design Engineer
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29 October 2026 (4 hours ago)
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26 January 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Senior Design Engineer Permanent Full-Time
Salary Circa 60000 DOE
Location Hybrid in West Yorkshire
Join a world-leading long-established British engineering company specialising in high-speed precision automated machinery and specialised continuous process equipment. Recognised globally for engineering excellence they develop complex high-reliability rotary equipment featuring precision mechanical transmissions high-speed mechanisms and automated systems for global consumer packaging and industrial sectors.
Due to sustained business growth and team expansion we are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join the New Product Development (NPD) team. Acting as a project Design Authority you will lead the delivery of robust technical solutions evaluate and mitigate design risk and drive next-generation high-speed machinery programmes.
Responsibilities but are not limited to
- Act as a project Design Authority taking full accountability for the delivery of robust technical engineering solutions from specification through to manufacture
- Develop innovative mechanical concepts calculations and trade-off analyses using first-principles engineering for complex high-speed machinery
- Conduct Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) to identify evaluate and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Lead technical gate reviews prepare design documentation and identify opportunities for Intellectual Property (IP) protection
- Create 3D CAD models detailed assembly layouts and manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX (or SolidWorks)
- Compile and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) drawing configurations and incoming inspection quality standards
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering electrical assembly and test teams to resolve manufacturing queries and redesign machinery for future-proofing
- Generate comprehensive test plans to verify prototype performance against functional requirements
- Undertake occasional travel to support on-site machinery trials suppliers or customer facilities where required
Experiences required
- Proven track record as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer leading complex New Product Development (NPD) projects
- Strong first-principles mechanical engineering knowledge with expertise in high-speed rotary equipment mechanical transmissions gear design or precision special-purpose machinery
- Demonstrable proficiency in 3D parametric CAD platforms ideally Siemens NX SolidWorks or similar (Solid Edge Autodesk Inventor PTC Creo Onshape Fusion 360)
- Extensive experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and compiling comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Practical experience applying FMEA techniques to evaluate and mitigate engineering risk
- Familiarity with drive systems sensors pneumatic hydraulic or lubrication systems is highly desirable
Package: 37.5 Hours P/W Monday to Friday Flexible Hours 33 Days Holiday Inc. Bank Pension 6% Employee 9% Employer Up to 15% Annual MIP Bonus BUPA Private Healthcare Life Assurance (7x Salary) Subsidised On-site Canteen
Required Skills:
Proven track record as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer leading complex New Product Development (NPD) projects Strong first-principles mechanical engineering knowledge with expertise in high-speed rotary equipment mechanical transmissions gear design or precision special-purpose machinery Demonstrable proficiency in 3D parametric CAD platforms ideally Siemens NX SolidWorks or similar (Solid Edge Autodesk Inventor PTC Creo Onshape Fusion 360) Extensive experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and compiling comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs) Practical experience applying FMEA techniques to evaluate and mitigate engineering risk Familiarity with drive systems sensors pneumatic hydraulic or lubrication systems is highly desirable
