Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer Automotive | Heavy Engineering | Bespoke Machinery Location: North Wales | Full-Time | Permanent The Opportunity We’re supporting a well-established and growing manufacturer who are looking to appoint a Senior Design Engineer to play a key role in their expanding engineering team. This is a hands-on, lead design role where you’ll have real ownership of products, projects and engineering decisions - ideal for an engineer who enjoys seeing designs progress from concept through to manufacture and real-world use. The role would suit someone with experience in vehicle conversion, truck/wagon design, structural assemblies, automotive, aerospace, off-highway, rail or bespoke machinery. What You’ll Be Doing * Leading design activities on current and future products. * Producing conceptual and detailed 3D designs and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks or similar). * Designing across chassis, suspension, axles, structures and welded fabrications. * Supporting prototype builds, validation, testing and continuous improvement. * Ensuring designs meet internal standards, regulatory requirements and design-for-manufacture principles. * Working closely with manufacturing, purchasing and test teams to ensure smooth product delivery. * Playing a key role in new product development and influencing internal engineering processes. What We’re Looking For * Proven mechanical design experience within one or more of the following: * Automotive * Trailers & transport * Heavy engineering * Agricultural/off-road * Aerospace, rail or bespoke machinery * Strong understanding of structural design, load paths and static/dynamic loading (finite element experience beneficial). * Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar). * Experience with some or all of the following: * Welded fabrications * Cast and machined components * Hydraulics and mechanical linkages * A confident communicator who enjoys taking ownership and driving projects forward. Why Join? * Work on real, physical engineering products - not just conceptual design. * A high-impact role with visible influence over design direction and new product development. * Stable, growing business with long-term career development. * Strong engineering culture with no micromanagement. Interested? If this sounds like a role you’d be open to exploring or if you’d like to hear more about the company, salary package, or progression opportunities, simply reply with a good time for a confidential call. If the role isn’t right for you but you know someone who may be interested, feel free to pass this on. Kind regards, Steph