Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer (KYSDE
3107) Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP
45000 - GBP
55000 per annum

VANRATH are proud to be partnering with a globally recognised engineering manufacturer to recruit a Senior Design Engineer for their modern manufacturing facility in Campsie.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative engineering team responsible for designing and developing market-leading products used around the world. You'll take ownership of projects from concept through to production, working closely with Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams to deliver robust, high-quality engineering solutions.

If you're an experienced Design Engineer looking to step into a senior position—or an established Senior Design Engineer seeking your next challenge—this role offers the opportunity to influence new product development while progressing your career within a business that invests heavily in innovation and engineering excellence.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll lead the design and development of new and existing products, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing capability and industry standards.

• Designing and developing new products and improving existing designs.
• Producing 3D models, detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Leading projects from concept, prototyping and testing through to full production release.
• Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure products are optimised for efficient manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Collaborating with Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and engineering change processes.
• Carrying out design calculations, engineering analysis and product validation where required.
• Ensuring all designs comply with relevant industry standards, specifications and customer requirements.
• Identifying opportunities for product improvement, cost reduction and value engineering.
• Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance across the engineering team.
• Supporting customer meetings and technical discussions when required.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related engineering discipline.
• Several years' experience within a Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer position.
• Strong 3D CAD experience (Solid Works, Creo, Inventor, Solid Edge or similar).
• Experience designing products for manufacture within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• A strong understanding of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering change management.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• A proactive approach with a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

• £45,000 - £55,000 salary depending on experience.
• Private healthcare for you and your dependants.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Perks at Work employee discount programme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression within a global engineering business.
• The opportunity to work on innovative, industry-leading products in a collaborative engineering environment.