Senior Design Engineer

Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading engineering company, in their search for a Senior Design Engineer to be based at their head office in ShropshireWhat our client is offering for the successful Senior Design Engineer:£40000 to £45000 Per Annum (Depending on experience)Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM (Days)Permanent positionCompany pension scheme25 days holiday plus bank holidaysOpportunity to work on innovative prototype and development projectsCareer development opportunities within a market-leading manufacturerThe Role – Senior Design EngineerLeading the design and development of hydraulic systems and steel-fabricated structures for agricultural machinery and equipmentProducing detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and technical documentationCarrying out engineering calculations, validation activities, and hydraulic system sizingSupporting prototype builds, testing, and product validation programmesDriving continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, durability, and manufacturabilityWorking closely with production teams to ensure a smooth transition from design through to manufactureInvestigating and resolving technical issues from production, service, and customer feedbackLiaising with suppliers regarding technical specifications, components, and quality standardsEnsuring compliance with relevant engineering, safety, and regulatory standardsProviding technical support and mentorship to junior engineers where requiredWhat our client is looking for in a successful Senior Design EngineerDegree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline ESSENTIALSignificant experience in a senior design engineering role ESSENTIALStrong knowledge of hydraulic systems, including pumps, motors, valves, and circuit design ESSENTIALExperience designing steel fabrications and weldments ESSENTIALProficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks ESSENTIALGood understanding of fabrication and machining manufacturing processes ESSENTIALKnowledge of electronics and control systems, including sensors and CAN-based systems DESIRABLEStrong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on engineering approach ESSENTIALKey Skills or Similar Job Titles to the Senior Design Engineer position:Senior Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Hydraulic Design Engineer, Agricultural Machinery Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D EngineerThe Senior Design Engineer position is Commutable fromBridgnorth, Telford, Ludlow, Craven Arms, Leominster, Shrewsbury, Hereford, Kidderminster, Church Stretton, Tenbury Wells, Welshpool, Shropshire, Mid WalesFor further information about this and other positions, please apply now.This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited, who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.TPBN1_UKTJ