Senior Design Engineer | Design Consultancy

Worcester, Worcestershire, UK | Permanent | £50,000 - £55,000

If you're an experienced and ambitious Senior Design Engineer with a passion for solving technical challenges, this opportunity is for you. You’ll be joining a thriving design consultancy at an exciting stage of growth. As part of a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers, you’ll lead the development of cutting-edge solutions for clients across medical devices, industrial equipment, and consumer products.

This is your chance to take on a senior role where you’ll lead projects from concept through to production, mentor junior team members, and help shape the future direction of a growing consultancy. This is a hands-on position for someone who thrives on tackling complex design challenges and delivering exceptional solutions that make an impact.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading multiple projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Designing innovative solutions with 3D CAD, such as SolidWorks, and developing detailed production drawings.
• Applying design for manufacture and assembly principles, including injection moulding, castings, and machining.
• Engaging in prototyping and testing to validate and optimise designs.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members to foster technical excellence.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.

Requirements

Are you the Senior Design Engineer we’re looking for? Here’s the toolkit you’ll need:

• Degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Innovation or Industrial Design
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex projects.
• A deep understanding of manufacturing processes, including injection moulding, sheet metal, and machining.
• Ability to develop concepts into fully realised, manufacturable products.
• Expertise in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and a proven ability to produce production-ready designs.

Benefits

In return, you can expect:

• 22 days holiday, increasing to 25 after 3 years
• NEST Pension
• A hybrid working model, with flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities for professional development
• A positive, professional working environment
• Commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now with your CV, a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, and a portfolio showcasing your work. We look forward to seeing what you can bring to this exciting role as a Senior Design Engineer.

Contract Design Engineer – Frame & Suspension Structures | Banbury, UK (On-Site)

Are you a mechanical design engineer with expertise in lightweight structures and suspension systems? This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge project, redesigning the frame and suspension for an innovative four-wheeled eBike. Based in Banbury, this outside IR35 consulting project is the chance to shape a next-generation product, offering hands-on engineering challenges with real-world impact.

Scope of the Role

As Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing a new frame and suspension concept, focusing on simplicity, durability, and ease of manufacturing.

• Lead the redesign of the eBike’s frame and suspension system.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in materials and manufacturing.
• Develop and refine 3D CAD models in SolidWorks.
• Optimise suspension layout for reliability, ride quality, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure the design is robust, scalable, and production-ready.

Key Skills and Experience Required

To be considered for this Mechanical Design Engineer contract, you’ll need the following skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Expertise in welded steel structures and lightweight frame design.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Strong background in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly).
• Experience with fatigue analysis and reliability engineering.

What you’ll get

• £320 - £400 per day (Outside IR35).
• 2-month initial contract with potential extension.
• Monthly invoices with 7-day payment terms.
• Collaborative and hands-on work environment.
• Opportunity to impact the future of sustainable transport.

This is an on-site role in Banbury, requiring close collaboration with the engineering team and hands-on access to prototypes and testing.

How to Apply

Could you be the Design Engineer we’re looking for? Click the apply button and we’ll be in touch.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to take on a senior role within a dynamic R&D studio. You’ll lead the development of innovative medical devices, managing projects from concept through to production.

The position offers a balance of technical design, leadership, and mentoring responsibilities. You’ll be working on a variety of challenging projects, applying your expertise to solve complex engineering problems and deliver high-quality products.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll:

• Lead the design and development of medical devices, ensuring technical excellence.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Perform calculations and simulations, including FEA and injection moulding analysis.
• Develop manufacturing and assembly strategies for new products.
• Manage the workload of yourself and your team to meet project deadlines.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver on technical and commercial project goals.

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for someone with:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in medical device design or similar regulated industries.
• Strong skills in 3D CAD, including SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in manufacturing processes such as injection moulding and assembly.
• A track record of leading projects and successfully launching products.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior engineers.

What’s On Offer

The role includes:

• A salary of £55,000–£65,000.
• Paid overtime with the option to take time off in lieu.
• Flexible working hours around core business times (10am–3pm).
• 5% company pension contributions.
• Income protection and life assurance schemes.
• Holidays starting at 22 days per year, increasing up to 25 with service.

How to Apply

To express interest, please apply with your CV and relevant portfolio materials.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the development of innovative medical devices while mentoring and guiding a growing team. If you’re ready for the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to take on a senior role within a dynamic R&D studio. You’ll lead the development of innovative medical devices, managing projects from concept through to production.

The position offers a balance of technical design, leadership, and mentoring responsibilities. You’ll be working on a variety of challenging projects, applying your expertise to solve complex engineering problems and deliver high-quality products.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll:

• Lead the design and development of medical devices, ensuring technical excellence.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Perform calculations and simulations, including FEA and injection moulding analysis.
• Develop manufacturing and assembly strategies for new products.
• Manage the workload of yourself and your team to meet project deadlines.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver on technical and commercial project goals.

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for someone with:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in medical device design or similar regulated industries.
• Strong skills in 3D CAD, including SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in manufacturing processes such as injection moulding and assembly.
• A track record of leading projects and successfully launching products.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior engineers.

What’s On Offer

The role includes:

• A salary of £55,000–£65,000.
• Paid overtime with the option to take time off in lieu.
• Flexible working hours around core business times (10am–3pm).
• 5% company pension contributions.
• Income protection and life assurance schemes.
• Holidays starting at 22 days per year, increasing up to 25 with service.

How to Apply

To express interest, please apply with your CV and relevant portfolio materials.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the development of innovative medical devices while mentoring and guiding a growing team. If you’re ready for the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Design Engineer | Design Consultancy

Worcester, Hybrid | 3 month contract | £320-360 per day (Outside IR35)

3-month outside IR35 contract available for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in plastic injection moulding, mechanism design and hand calcs.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support our client’s team in Worcester. You will co-ordinate with internal and external stakeholders to design and create CAD files for prototype builds, testing, and development.

This is a hybrid role which will require travel to Worcester 1-2 days a week. It’s a 3--month contract starting in late October. The role has been assessed as outside IR35.

Requirements

Are you the Product Design Engineer we’re looking for? Here’s the toolkit you’ll need:

• Degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Innovation or Industrial Design
• Experience within a recognised product design consultancy/design agency or a varied in-house career
• Experience with various manufacturing processes including castings, metals, fabrication, machining, injection molding, vacuum molding, and rotational molding
• Strong analytical skills to start projects by examining numbers and contextual realities
• Expertise in 3D CAD (particularly Solidworks)

Compensation

In return, expect:

• £320 - £360 per day (higher rate requires you to provide CAD license and workstation)
• Hybrid working
• Monthly invoice payments
• 7-day payment terms
• Outside IR35

How to Apply

Apply now with your CV and any supporting documents to showcase your expertise as a Mechanical Design Engineer.