Senior CAD Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Location: Derby - full time on site (SC Clearance required or eligible)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Sector: Advanced Engineering / Manufacturing / Defence

Are you a Senior Design Engineer who thrives on developing cutting-edge products and turning innovative ideas into real-world engineering solutions?

We’re working with a highly respected engineering and manufacturing organisation that is investing heavily in new product development and advanced technology. They are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to take ownership of complex mechanical design projects and play a key role in delivering high-performance engineering solutions for demanding customer environments.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your ideas will directly influence new product development, engineering innovation, and future business growth.

The Role

As a Senior Design Engineer, you’ll lead the design and development of engineering components and assemblies from concept through to production, working closely with customers and internal engineering teams.

You will:

Design innovative engineering components and assemblies to customer specifications

Create detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings

Develop new product concepts and engineering solutions

Improve existing products and manufacturing processes

Ensure designs meet safety and regulatory standards

Present concepts and final designs to customers and stakeholders

Support and mentor junior engineers within the design team

Work closely with mechanical and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a Senior Design Engineer or experienced Design Engineer ready to step up

Strong mechanical design and product development background

Solid understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles

Experience with 3D CAD systems (Siemens NX or similar)

Experience working with PLM systems such as Teamcentre

Good understanding of engineering safety and compliance standards

Engineering degree or equivalent professional qualification

SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it

Strong communication and leadership skills

Why Apply?

Work on cutting-edge engineering projects

Be part of a growing and innovative organisation

Real influence over new product development and design direction

Collaborative and supportive engineering environment

Competitive salary and long-term career progression

Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects

Interested?

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion to learn more about the company, projects, and career progression available