At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects from concept to customer handover in a dynamic engineering team.
- Company: Join a growing production solution provider in defence, aerospace, and automotive sectors.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25-28 days holiday, pension contributions, health support, and flexible working.
- Other info: Be part of a small, collaborative team with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Take ownership of complex designs and make a real impact in innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical design experience with proficiency in SolidWorks or Inventor.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
White Label is working with a growing production solution provider in Wakefield that operates across defence, aerospace, automotive and advanced assembly sectors, serving major OEM clients.
They require an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join their expanding engineering team.
This is a technically demanding role suited to an engineer who thrives on complex, challenging applications and wants genuine ownership of projects from concept through to customer handover.
You will be involved at the pre-sales stage, working as a technical authority across the full project lifecycle within a small, multidisciplined team of five engineers.
My client is offering a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience, plus benefits:
- 25 days holiday, rising to 28 days with length of service
- Pension (company contribution)
- Dental and health support
- Flexible working
Duties of the Senior Design Engineer
- Taking technical ownership of projects from initial concept and pre-sales through to build support and customer handover.
- Working closely with mechanical, electrical and controls teams to coordinate delivery across all project stages.
- Designing solutions from a blank sheet, creating bespoke mechanical designs for complex, technically challenging applications.
- Contributing to pre-sales activities, helping shape opportunities and develop solutions at the earliest stage.
- Analysing production processes and applications to identify improvements and propose engineered solutions.
- Running projects independently, taking accountability for outcomes with minimal oversight.
- Contributing to process development and supporting the continued growth of the engineering function.
Experience Required of the Senior Design Engineer
- Strong mechanical design background with full lifecycle experience - concept, design, prototype, build and handover.
- Proficiency in Solid Works or Inventor (3D modelling essential).
- Experience in a smaller engineering environment where cross-discipline involvement and flexibility are expected.
- Background in industrial, automotive, heavy vehicles, defence, aerospace or similar technically demanding sectors.
- Commercially aware - able to liaise with customers and understand the broader project and business context.
- A natural problem solver who is intellectually curious, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-growing, fluid environment.
- This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Apply now for immediate consideration
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Wakefield employer: White Label Recruitment Ltd
White Label Recruitment Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Chorley, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. With a strong focus on employee development, the company provides ample opportunities for growth and mentorship, particularly for those in engineering roles. The hybrid working model, combined with a generous benefits package including 25 days of holiday and lifestyle discounts, makes it an attractive choice for professionals seeking a rewarding career in design engineering.
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