Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Location:

North Wales | Full-Time | Permanent

We're supporting a well-established and growing manufacturer who are looking to appoint a Senior Design Engineer to play a key role in their expanding engineering team. This is a hands‑on, lead design role where you'll have real ownership of products, projects and engineering decisions – ideal for an engineer who enjoys seeing designs progress from concept through to manufacture and real‑world use.

The role would suit someone with experience in vehicle conversion, truck/wagon design, structural assemblies, automotive, aerospace, off‑highway, rail or bespoke machinery.

• Leading design activities on current and future products.
• Producing conceptual and detailed 3D designs and manufacturing drawings (Solid Works or similar).
• Designing across chassis, suspension, axles, structures and welded fabrications.
• Supporting prototype builds, validation, testing and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring designs meet internal standards, regulatory requirements and design‑for‑manufacture principles.
• Working closely with manufacturing, purchasing and test teams to ensure smooth product delivery.
• Playing a key role in new product development and influencing internal engineering processes.

Proven mechanical design experience within one or more of the following:

• Automotive
• Trailers & transport
• Heavy engineering
• Agricultural/off‑road
• Aerospace, rail or bespoke machinery

Strong understanding of structural design, load paths and static/dynamic loading (finite element experience beneficial).

Proficient in 3D CAD (Solid Works, Inventor or similar).

Experience with some or all of the following:

• Welded fabrications
• Cast and machined components
• Hydraulics and mechanical linkages

A confident communicator who enjoys taking ownership and driving projects forward.

• Work on real, physical engineering products – not just conceptual design.
• A high‑impact role with visible influence over design direction and new product development.
• Stable, growing business with long‑term career development.
• Strong engineering culture with no micromanagement.

Interested?
If this sounds like a role you'd be open to exploring or if you'd like to hear more about the company, salary package, or progression opportunities, simply reply with a good time for a confidential call.
If the role isn't right for you but you know someone who may be interested, feel free to pass this on.
Kind regards,
Steph