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