Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer – Cleckheaton

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum (dependent on experience). 5+ years experience post graduation required.

We're looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering business developing innovative thermal management systems. You will take ownership of projects from initial concept through to prototyping, testing, and final delivery. The role offers a highly skilled team environment with direct client and supplier collaboration, and a chance to shape innovative products.

What's on Offer?

• Salary £40,000-£45,000 per annum
• Full ownership of projects from concept to delivery
• Exposure to the full engineering lifecycle
• Direct collaboration with experienced engineers and customers
• Varied and technically challenging work
• Supportive environment that values curiosity, initiative and continuous learning
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business

The Role

• Translate broad customer or project briefs into clear engineering requirements.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD designs, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Apply design‑for‑manufacture principles to develop practical, buildable solutions.
• Manage bills of materials, engineering changes and part releases.
• Plan and support prototype builds using a range of manufacturing methods.
• Design and conduct test programmes, analyse results and implement improvements.
• Identify root causes of technical issues and drive continuous product development.
• Manage projects from concept through to delivery, proactively communicating progress and risks.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, testing facilities and customers.
• Present technical information, design reviews and project updates to stakeholders.

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Onshape or similar.
• 5+ years experience post graduation and strong understanding of mechanical design principles.
• Hands‑on experience of prototyping, product development and testing.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, documentation and design standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a methodical approach to engineering challenges.
• Confidence to work from broad briefs and make informed engineering decisions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive mindset and genuine desire to learn and develop.

Experience within thermal management, heat exchangers, HVAC, electronics cooling, FEA, CFD or bespoke product development environments would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.