Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Design Engineer looking to step into a senior, technically influential role?We are recruiting on behalf of a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with a turnover of $8.5bn, operations in 41 countries, and a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence. The business is a proud recipient of The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development.Based at the company’s UK headquarters in Bradford, the Senior Design Engineer will play a critical role within the New Product Development function, acting as Project Design Authority and taking ownership of the delivery of robust, innovative technical solutions across complex engineering projects.The RoleAs Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, developing and validating technical solutions from concept through to delivery. Working within a team of experienced design engineers, you will provide technical leadership across projects, support continuous improvement of NPD processes, and contribute to the protection and development of the company’s intellectual property.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as Project Design Authority, responsible for the delivery of the complete project technical solutionGenerate technical requirements from customer needs and product specificationsDevelop design concepts to meet defined functional requirementsDocument design assumptions, trade-offs and calculations within the project design fileEvaluate design concepts, assessing technical and project risks to select preferred solutionsUse Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (FMEA) techniques to identify and mitigate technical risksPrepare and present technical reports for project gate reviewsGenerate test plans to verify design concepts and overall system performanceIdentify opportunities for the protection of design intellectual property (IP)Adopt and actively use New Product Development (NPD) processes and tools throughout the project lifecycleCoordinate with the Quality Department to define incoming inspection requirements for component verificationProvide technical support to the Publications Department in the creation of product manuals, build books and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)About YouYou will be an experienced Design Engineer, operating at a senior level or ready to take that next step, with a strong background in mechanical engineering and complex machinery. You’ll be comfortable leading technical projects, making sound engineering decisions, and communicating effectively across teams and stakeholders.Experience & QualificationsDegree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical EngineeringProven experience leading or contributing significantly to technical engineering projectsExperienced user of CAD systems to produce models and detailed drawingsTechnical Knowledge & SkillsGeometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and standardsMaterial properties and engineering standardsMachining methods and manufacturing techniquesHigh-speed, bespoke or automated machinery (including can making industry/process knowledge)Drawing and Bill of Materials (BoM) configuration management systemsSensor technologies and solutionsElectrical drive and mechanical transmission systemsHydraulics, pneumatics and lubrication systemsStrong problem-solving capability with excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams and with suppliers, partners and customersWhat’s on OfferUp to 70,000 salary DOE plus up to 15% annual bonusFlexible working hours and enhanced annual leaveBupa private medical insurance and health cash planEmployer pension contribution of up to 9% (6% employee contribution)Generous life assurance scheme of up to 7x salaryClear opportunities for progression and ongoing professional development
If this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for and you’d like to arrange an initial confidential discussion, please apply online or contact Jess Heywood at Cubed Talent on .Job type:PermanentTown/City:ShipleySalary/Rate:Up to 70k per annum plus bonus and benefitsJob Category:EngineeringJob ref:6690Post Date: