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# Senior Design Engineer

- **Company:** Solid Talent
- **Location:** Shipley, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks (CAD), Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Solid Edge, Siemens NX, Computer-augmented Design and Manufacturing, Creo
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5945386273

## About the Role

* Proven track record as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer leading complex New Product Development (NPD) projects
 * Strong first-principles mechanical engineering knowledge, with expertise in high-speed rotary equipment, mechanical transmissions, gear design, or precision special-purpose machinery
 * Demonstrable proficiency in 3D parametric CAD platforms, ideally Siemens NX, SolidWorks or similar (Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, PTC Creo, Onshape, Fusion 360)
 * Extensive experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and compiling comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs)
 * Practical experience applying FMEA techniques to evaluate and mitigate engineering risk
 * Familiarity with drive systems, sensors, pneumatic, hydraulic, or lubrication systems is highly desirable

## Description

Due to sustained business growth and team expansion, we are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join the New Product Development (NPD) team. Acting as a project Design Authority, you will lead the delivery of robust technical solutions, evaluate and mitigate design risk, and drive next-generation high-speed machinery programmes., * Act as a project Design Authority, taking full accountability for the delivery of robust technical engineering solutions from specification through to manufacture

 * Develop innovative mechanical concepts, calculations, and trade-off analyses using first-principles engineering for complex high-speed machinery
 * Conduct Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) to identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle
 * Lead technical gate reviews, prepare design documentation, and identify opportunities for Intellectual Property (IP) protection
 * Create 3D CAD models, detailed assembly layouts, and manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX (or SolidWorks)
 * Compile and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawing configurations, and incoming inspection quality standards
 * Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering, electrical, assembly, and test teams to resolve manufacturing queries and redesign machinery for future-proofing
 * Generate comprehensive test plans to verify prototype performance against functional requirements
 * Undertake occasional travel to support on-site machinery trials, suppliers, or customer facilities where required