Recruit4staff
Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading engineering company, in their search for a Senior Design Engineer to be based at their head office in Shropshire
What our client is offering for the successful Senior Design Engineer:
- £40000 to £45000 Per Annum (Depending on experience)
- Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM (Days)
- Permanent position
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to work on innovative prototype and development projects
- Career development opportunities within a market-leading manufacturer
The Role – Senior Design Engineer
- Leading the design and development of hydraulic systems and steel-fabricated structures for agricultural machinery and equipment
- Producing detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and technical documentation
- Carrying out engineering calculations, validation activities, and hydraulic system sizing
- Supporting prototype builds, testing, and product validation programmes
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, durability, and manufacturability
- Working closely with production teams to ensure a smooth transition from design through to manufacture
- Investigating and resolving technical issues from production, service, and customer feedback
- Liaising with suppliers regarding technical specifications, components, and quality standards
- Ensuring compliance with relevant engineering, safety, and regulatory standards
- Providing technical support and mentorship to junior engineers where required
What our client is looking for in a successful Senior Design Engineer
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline ESSENTIAL
- Significant experience in a senior design engineering role ESSENTIAL
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, including pumps, motors, valves, and circuit design ESSENTIAL
- Experience designing steel fabrications and weldments ESSENTIAL
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks ESSENTIAL
- Good understanding of fabrication and machining manufacturing processes ESSENTIAL
- Knowledge of electronics and control systems, including sensors and CAN-based systems DESIRABLE
- Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on engineering approach ESSENTIAL
Key Skills or Similar Job Titles to the Senior Design Engineer position:
Senior Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Hydraulic Design Engineer, Agricultural Machinery Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D Engineer
The Senior Design Engineer position is Commutable from
Bridgnorth, Telford, Ludlow, Craven Arms, Leominster, Shrewsbury, Hereford, Kidderminster, Church Stretton, Tenbury Wells, Welshpool, Shropshire, Mid Wales
For further information about this and other positions, please apply now.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited, who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.
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