Senior Design Engineer

Location: Bedford

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Office Hours, With 1pm Fri Finish

Salary: Up to £52,000

Our client, a well-established engineering manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Senior  Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly structured, quality-driven environment designing mechanical products from concept through to manufacture.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions, supporting both new product development and existing product improvements, while working within a regulated quality framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing mechanical components and assemblies for manufacture and assembly
• Producing 3D models and 2D technical drawings using CAD systems (NX, Inventor, AutoCAD)
• Performing engineering calculations including FEA and FMEA for performance and safety validation
• Managing design projects from concept through to production
• Supporting quotation work through layout design and technical investigation
• Driving cost-effective design through Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE)
• Creating technical documentation including material specifications, manuals, and reports
• Producing and maintaining Bills of Materials
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice
• Working cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and customers (UK and international travel may be required)
• These duties align with working in a structured ISO 9001 design and manufacturing environment.

Skills & Experience:

• 5–10 years’ experience in a senior design role.
• Minimum 5 years’ mechanical design experience in a 3D CAD environment
• Experience with FEA software preferred
• Experience in rotating machinery or similar mechanical systems desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Positive, collaborative team player mindset

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred
• Minimum HNC / HND with relevant industry experience considered
• IEng registration desirable but not essential
• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD essential