Senior Design Engineer

I am currently recruiting for a consumer equipment manufacturer who are looking for a Senior Design Engineer with a proven track record of taking concept through to mass manufacturable products to join their collaborative and cross-functional team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply innovative mass production principles to transform new concepts into mass-manufacturable, reliable products that exceed customer expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers, with a focus on quality and sustainability.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers, guiding them in developing innovative solutions to real customer challenges.
• Generate design data, including:
• 3D CAD models using SolidWorks.
• 2D critical dimension drawings with appropriate use of GD&T.
• Early-stage static simulation (Finite Element Analysis) to support design decisions.
• 2D and 3D prototypes using both internal and external resources.
• Communicate effectively with your team and across the company, ensuring clear and concise information sharing.
• Collaborate with the broader design team to agree on mechanical, aesthetic, and ergonomic approaches, and deliver solutions using the most relevant manufacturing technologies, always keeping the customer at the forefront.
• Create and maintain bills of materials.
• Develop briefs, specifications, and design verification plans based on project requirements.

Collaboration Areas:

• Work closely with Structural and Reliability Engineers to validate FEA results in line with company standards.
• Partner with the procurement team to ensure design concepts align with financial targets.
• Collaborate with production engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable and compatible with supplier and in-house production capabilities.
• Assist quality teams in creating inspection plans aligned with critical design requirements.
• Engage with third-party suppliers to discuss design for manufacturing (DFM) and secure initial part and tooling quotations.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Sales, and Product Management to ensure they are informed and consulted on design developments, aligning with customer needs.

Job Requirements

Who You Are:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Product Design Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrative experience in mechanical and/or product design, including part and assembly ownership from concept to validation and mass production.
• Experience in a similar role, ideally in automotive, aerospace, or consumer product development.
• Possess a high level of CAD expertise, including solid and advanced surfacing techniques, preferably with SolidWorks.
• Capable of working independently with suppliers, managing relationships with a strong focus on cost, quality, and design for manufacturing.
• Take ownership of supplier management tasks without needing continuous support from procurement.
• Proven track record of delivering designs on time and within budget.

Experience Required in at Least Three of the Following Areas:

• Structural frames in aluminium (various joining methods)
• Pedal bike systems
• Battery systems
• BLDC motor systems
• Structural composite applications
• Fusion welding of aluminium
• Injection moulding (including MIM)
• Structural aluminium casting and/or forgings
• Metal forming of aluminium tubes
• Structural bonding
• Clamping mechanisms
• Power transmission mechanisms
• Complex supply chain management
• Heat treatment of lightweight alloys
• Supplier quality control
• Wiring looms or harnesses
• Power electronic enclosures (IP6K standard)

Desired Experience:

• FEA experience is an advantage.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, product management, finance, and marketing.