Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer Product design consultancy | South East England An established, award-winning product development consultancy is expanding its design team and looking to add a talented mechanical or product design engineer. The consultancy has a strong track record delivering design solutions across insight generation, product design, hardware and software development, prototyping and production, working across sectors from medical and consumer to toys and social entertainment. As part of a wider company expansion, the team is growing at its design and development facility in the South East. The Role You will join a dynamic team within an energetic product design consultancy, taking a high level of ownership for your own work and maintaining enthusiasm and commitment across demanding project timescales. Working alongside the industrial and product design team, you will help turn conceptual ideas into innovative, working, injection-moulded or mechanical solutions. You should be confident producing manufacturing-ready CAD data and hold a solid understanding of major manufacturing processes, with the ability to oversee and check development as it moves through production. You will create and execute product concepts across a range of markets, from life sciences to social entertainment, supporting the wider team with research, development and testing on live projects. A degree in Product Design or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), plus at least four years of relevant industrial experience, is expected. Key Responsibilities Establish a clear path to meeting customer requirements, liaising with stakeholders to ensure the best possible product outcomeCarry out detailed mechanical engineering design using traditional and non-traditional production methods, e.g. technical moulded components, low-cost sheet metal, castings, pressings, extrusions and other rapid manufacturing methodsSupport the team with research, development and testing on live projectsAssemble and debug prototype development rigsLiaise with manufacturing partners providing services such as CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding and mouldingProduce functional and user requirement specification documentation for new projectsFollow internal quality management structure and document revision controlCreate detailed, toleranced 2D component and assembly drawings in SolidWorks to ISO standards, ensuring accuracy and completeness of drawings, files, engineering records, prints and project tasksGenerate bills of materials and work collaboratively with selected manufacturing partnersPlan project timelines while adhering to good design process managementSupport the creation of project proposals and client pitch presentationsKnowledge of ISO 13485 is a bonus but not essential Key Requirements Three or more years of experience in product design/development (consultancy experience and MedTech sector exposure advantageous)1st or 2:1 Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product DesignSound grasp of mechanical engineering principlesDeep knowledge of materials and plastic/metal production processesExperience developing design concepts for prototyping and manufacture, including electronic hardware integration and specifying suitable materialsAble to work independently or as part of a team, across multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong communication skills, with experience pitching presentations to clientsGood problem analysis and solving skillsA strong team player, able to communicate concepts clearly and concisely, both written and verballyDiligent and detail-mindedA can-do attitude and open-minded approach to team workingFluent in English Benefits Competitive salary, depending on experienceOvertime available on paid client workCycle to work schemeCompany pension scheme24 days' holiday per year plus 8 statutory bank holidays, rising to 25 days after 5 years' service and 27 days after 10 years' serviceHoliday buy-back, carry-over and the option to purchase additional holidayFree on-site parking, with relocation packages available for hires relocating for the roleAccess to a company works vehicleTraining courses funded in full where relevant to the roleStrong variety of project work and client typesA small, friendly company with a fun working environment and at least five social events a yearA flexible, empathetic approach to supporting the team