At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative mobile recycling machinery while improving existing products.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm known for quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a 4.5-day week.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to work on industry-leading products.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in engineering with cutting-edge technology and career growth.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering with strong CAD skills and design experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
You will be joining a well-established, market-leading engineering business specialising in mobile recycling machinery. Known for innovation and high-quality manufacturing, the company continues to invest in product development and cutting-edge design solutions to stay ahead in a competitive global market.
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of new products, as well as the continuous improvement of existing machinery. Working closely with the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering engineered solutions within agreed timescales while ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities- Design and develop new products and enhance existing machinery
- Apply engineering best practices including QFD, FMEA, design for manufacture, prototyping, and testing
- Ensure all designs meet safety, performance, and reliability standards
- Manage engineering data in line with global standards and systems
- Identify cost reduction opportunities through design improvements and supplier collaboration
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints in a timely manner
- Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies
- Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience), ideally with design experience in mobile or tracked equipment
- Strong 3D CAD skills (CREO preferred) and experience with PDM systems
- Solid understanding of mechanical and hydraulic systems
- Experience in mobile recycling machinery (highly desirable)
- Knowledge of Oracle TMS (advantageous)
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Proactive, can-do attitude with strong team collaboration skills
- Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
- Strong decision-making skills when evaluating design alternatives
- Ability to identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks
- Innovative thinker with a passion for engineering excellence
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working options
- 4.5 day working week
- 12:30 finish on a Friday
- Up to 10% Bonus
- Opportunity to work on innovative, industry-leading products
- Career progression within a global engineering organisation
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
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Senior Design Engineer in Derry employer: Hays
Join a leading engineering firm renowned for its innovative approach to mobile recycling machinery, where you will thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment. With a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a 4.5-day work week, this role offers not only career progression within a global organisation but also the chance to work on cutting-edge products that make a real impact in the industry.
