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Senior Design Engineer

Sheffield Permanent £45,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
An opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Designer to take ownership of bespoke design solutions within a fast-paced, customer-driven engineering environment. You'll play a key role in delivering non-standard mechanical designs, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture.
  • The salary for this role is £45k - £60k.
  • This is a full-time, site-based role in Sheffield.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised engineering manufacturer, known for delivering high-performance solutions that improve the reliability of critical industrial equipment. With a strong reputation for innovation and customer focus, they operate across international markets and support a diverse industrial client base.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

  • Design bespoke mechanical solutions for non-standard applications using existing product ranges
  • Modify and adapt standard designs to meet specific customer requirements
  • Interpret technical specifications and develop accurate, fit-for-purpose designs
  • Produce 3D CAD models and associated documentation, including bills of materials
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams including Sales, Applications, and Manufacturing
  • Provide engineering support to workshops and inspection teams, resolving design-related issues
  • Support conceptual design work for complex or development-led projects
  • Maintain accuracy, quality, and adherence to engineering standards and procedures
  • Liaise with customers, distributors, and suppliers (UK and internationally)

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate

  • HNC/Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Proven experience in a design engineering environment, ideally within rotating equipment or similar
  • Strong 3D CAD capability and familiarity with engineering design systems
  • Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • High level of attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
  • Strong communication skills, confident liaising with both internal stakeholders and customers
  • Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving ability
  • Desirable: experience with sealing systems, pumps, or related mechanical products

What's on Offer

What's on offer

  • Salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000
  • Opportunity to work on technically complex, bespoke engineering projects
  • Exposure to a global customer base and varied industries
  • Stable, well-established engineering business with strong market presence
  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities for development
Contact
Ben Turner
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7000228
Phone number
+44 113 388 9075

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Engineering Design and R&D
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Sheffield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Turner
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9075
Job reference
JN-042026-7000228