Senior Design Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Stoke-on-Trent
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

SolidWorks Inventor AutoCAD Structural Analysis Steel Fabrication Welding Project Management Mechanical Design

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Design Engineer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent | Salary: £45k - 50k per year | Type: Permanent, On-site

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Job Details

Are you ready to take your engineering career to new heights? This is an incredible opportunity to join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Design Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge engineered solutions. With a focus on innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration, this role offers the chance to work on exciting projects that truly make a difference.

What You Will Do

  • Lead the design and development of engineered, fabricated components and products using advanced CAD tools.
  • Produce detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to support manufacturing.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, while meeting specific project requirements.
  • Conduct structural calculations and performance analyses to ensure product durability and long-term reliability.
  • Manage multiple design projects from concept to production release, collaborating with project managers and manufacturing teams.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing.

What You Will Bring

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience in mechanical or structural design, ideally within steel fabrication, or construction-related manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in advanced CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD.
  • Strong understanding of structural principles, material selection, and manufacturing processes like welding and assembly.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Additional Information

The role is based in Stoke-on-Trent. Your CV will be forwarded to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are those of an Employment Agency. For enquiries, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or call [contact hidden]. Job Ref: 71482.

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