Principal Design Engineer

1 week ago


Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Probe UK Full time

**Role and Company Overview**

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Design Engineer to join our team at Probe UK. As a key member of our engineering department, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of innovative products.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for career growth and development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and progress to a Technical Manager role within 2+ years.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options following a successful probation period.

Senior Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

  • £42,500 - £47,000 per annum
  • 39.5 hours per week
  • 8:45am – 5:00pm, 4pm finish on Fridays, or you can work 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options
  • Private health scheme
  • Company performance bonus
  • Sick pay
  • Immediate Start

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing design activities from concept through to production validation. This will involve investigating design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, cost, and operational efficiency.

You will also be responsible for preparing project engineering data for new product assemblies and components, including 3D/2D drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.

In addition, you will provide customer technical liaison on new projects, ensuring that designs meet customer requirements and exceed their expectations while remaining competitive to achieve sales growth and increase market share.



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