Senior Design Engineer

1 week ago

Accrington, Lancashire, United Kingdom Square Peg Associates Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year


Role Profile: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Engineer at a leading international manufacturing company. The successful candidate will be instrumental in leading both new and existing projects within the design department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise, lead, and manage a productive design team.
  • Produce and modify manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
  • Develop new components to enhance product diversity.
  • Review current parts and processes to reduce costs, waste, manufacturing time, and materials.
  • Take ownership of projects and progress workloads to meet tight schedules and deadlines.
  • Liaise with other departments to ensure project success.
  • Utilize CAD and analysis tools for drawing, modeling, and analysis.
  • Oversee all aspects of product design and development.

Candidate Profile:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Proven experience in a similar role, with exposure to the planning process of new products.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively to advance projects.
  • Technical expertise in mechanical design.
  • Creative and innovative thinker.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth If you're an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we'd love to hear from you.

About Square Peg Associates:

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

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