Senior Design Engineer
Job Description
Our engineering clients based close to Winchester have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join their innovative growing engineering team.
We are seeking a creative and dynamic engineering professional with imaginative design skills to work as part of a team of Design Engineers. The individual is required to work under their own initiative with minimum supervision.
Duties andamp; Responsibilities:
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- Lead design activities for our clientsandrsquo; electromechanical products, including the creation of new designs and adaptation of existing ones to meet customer specifications.
- Independently validate design concepts through simulation, analysis, and prototyping, ensuring technical robustness without requiring peer approval.
- Complete all aspects of the product design phase: concept development, detailed design, drawing creation, internal and customer design reviews, FMEAs, and production readiness.
- Apply strong analytical skills including FEA, capability studies, and mathematical simulation to support design decisions.
- Use SolidWorks 2018 or later for 3D modelling and design documentation.
- Utilize Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting, documentation, and cost modelling.
- Review and support document creation including work instructions, wiring specifications, test specifications, and reports, in line with internal quality procedures.
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes such as plastic injection moulding, die casting, metal pressing, and PCB design, and work with suppliers to develop tooling.
- Take a hands-on approach to prototyping and testing using in-house equipment and machinery.
- Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Production, Production Engineering, and Quality teams, as well as directly with suppliers.
- Review and design manufacture assembly aids, fixtures, and test rigs to support production and validation.
- Compile and maintain cost models and track project costs throughout the product lifecycle.
- Provide technical support to Product Management and Sales, including participation in customer meetings and site visits.
- Work across all levels of the organization, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills.
- Technical Leadership: Review and verify other engineersandrsquo; work, provide mentorship, and act as a technical authority within the team.
Required Skills andamp; Experience:
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- Experience leading or mentoring junior members of the team
- Proficiency in SolidWorks 2018 or later
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and Corel Draw
- Understanding of product lifecycle management (APQP, PDR/CDR)
Working hours:
Monday andndash; Thursday 07:30am andndash; 4:45pm
Friday andndash; 07:30am andndash; 12midday