Senior Design Engineer (040226) Warrington, England
| Salary: | GBP30000 - GBP50000 per annum + holidays, healthcare, external discounts |
Responsibilities:
- Lead end‑to‑end product development from initial concept through detailed design, manufacture, and product launch
- Own system architecture, concept generation, and detailed mechanical design of medical device products
- Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and full production drawings using SolidWorks
- Oversee prototyping, testing, verification, and validation activities to ensure product performance and compliance
- Apply DFM/DFA principles to support efficient, scalable, and cost‑effective manufacturing
- Work within ISO 13485 design controls, supporting risk management, design history files, and technical documentation
- Manage external suppliers, manufacturers, and test partners to deliver project milestones
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, quality, and technical standards are met
Key Experience:
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline
- 5+ years’ experience in mechanical design and product development within a regulated or high‑performance environment
- Background in medical devices, regulated products, or advanced consumer technology (highly desirable)
- Proven experience owning complex development programmes with strong project management capability
- Advanced SolidWorks experience covering design, assemblies, and production documentation
- Strong hands‑on experience designing plastics, sheet metal, and electromechanical assemblies
- Basic understanding of electronics and integration within mechanical systems
- Familiarity with ISO‑regulated development environments and structured design processes
- Highly organised, detail‑driven, and solutions‑focused, with a collaborative working style