Senior Design Engineer

ROLE- Senior Design Engineer    LOCATION- Bristol TERM- Permanent SALARY- £45,000- £52,000 per annum dependent on experience (Please advise what you’re looking for) My client works within the Engineering sector, and they are looking to take on a Senior Design Engineer with leadership responsibilities, on a permanent basis, in the Bristol area. The Senior Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: Degree qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or Design Engineering 10 or more years’ experience working in a similar design position with more recent experience in team management / leadership Have excellent proficiency with using CAD software such as SolidWorks Design, development and project experience in a similar manufacturing environment Have a portfolio to share of previous work Hands on engineering skills such as turning and milling would be desirable Any previous medical product experience would be advantageous but not essential Good knowledge of a range of materials such as injection moulded plastic Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Excellent organisational skillsThe Senior Design Engineer role will involve: Working within the R&D team – designing and engineering new products Being involved through the NPD phase Developing a range of products from prototypes through to production Meeting budget constraints and deadlines Making sure that prototypes are tested Creating CAD drawings and the associated BOM’s Liaising with customers and suppliers as required Leading and assisting more junior Design Engineers in the team too Delivering a range of projectsIf you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation