Senior Design Engineer – Mechanical & Industrial Product Development
Kent/London border| £45,000 – £55,000 + bonus | Mon–Fri, 7am – 4pm | Hybrid (4 days on-site / 1 (discretionary) day from home

We are working with an innovative, purpose-driven manufacturing company that designs and produces safety-critical products for a niche healthcare market. They are now looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join their collaborative team.

This is a hands-on, full lifecycle product development role — ideal for an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of their work, from concept generation through to production.

You will be:

• Developing new safety-critical products for healthcare applications
• Managing the design process from initial concept to prototype, testing and release for manufacture
• Following the company’s NPD process and collaborating closely with colleagues, including Product Managers and Certification/Testing experts
• Using SolidWorks daily (with PDM) for advanced 3D CAD modelling (parts & assemblies) and 2D drawing creation
• Using an in-house workshop equipped with 3D printers, power tools and hand tools to develop and test physical prototypes
• Problem solving creatively, using sound engineering principles and hands-on development
• Managing testing of pre-release products and updating designs based on results
• Ensuring regulatory compliance (with the support of an in-house compliance specialist)
• Producing full manufacturing documentation and specifications
• Sourcing or ordering appropriate materials (wood, metal, plastics)
• Managing documentation and version control accurately
• Working to targets and deadlines, communicating project status to key stakeholders

You must have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or equivalent professional experience
• Around 10 years’ experience in mechanical engineering roles, managing the full design lifecycle
• Advanced SolidWorks skills (3D CAD assemblies, 2D drawings), ideally with PDM
• A portfolio of products brought to market in a relevant industrial setting
• Practical prototyping and product testing experience
• Experience managing your own design projects, delivering them on time
• Strong team ethic – willing to assist colleagues on other projects when needed
• Able to work with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with a variety of materials and manufacturing techniques: e.g. wood machining, metal casting/machining, plastic injection moulding, rapid prototyping

The following would be an advantage:

• Background in Industrial Design, with a user-focused and ergonomic approach to concept development
• Experience with safety-critical products or the healthcare sector
• Experience working on electro-mechanical products
• Familiarity with in-house 3D printing tools and workflows

What’s on offer:

• Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
• Company bonus scheme: 10% GBS
• Hybrid working: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote (subject to manager approval)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Snacks and refreshments provided on-site
• Modern facilities including a fully equipped prototype workshop
• On-site parking

If you’re a capable, hands-on design engineer looking for a meaningful role in a collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment