Senior Design Engineer

Warrington
2 days ago
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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 metKey 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

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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