Senior Design Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 4th February 2026
  • Salary: £60000.00 - £65000.00 per annum + Flexible working hours
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH14918
  • Industry:
  • Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Flexible working hours, company pension contributions of up to 8% and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays are just a few of the perks that the Senior Design Engineer will enjoy whilst working for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff. This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables.

The successful Senior Design Engineer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Design Engineer will include:

  • Develop new designs or re-engineer existing designs for new applications using AutoCAD 2D & 3D to an expert level, including Solid Edge.
  • Create detailed component and assembly drawings
  • Create and maintain accurate documentation including BOM’s, Proposals, Manuals and Maintenance instructions for designs.
  • Interpret customer specifications and design standards
  • Participate in Design/Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA) activities
  • Reporting to the Technical Authority, Engineering Resource Manager and Engineering Director

For the Senior Design Engineer role, we are keen to receive CV’s from candidates who possess:

  • Experience as a Senior Design Engineer or similar within an Engineering environment
  • Demonstrable understanding of material selection,
  • Strong understanding of industry standards such as ISO, AGMA, DIN and FKM to name a few.
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and or CEng
  • Experience using SAP MRP

Salary & Benefits:

  • £60,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
  • Flexible working hours
  • Monday to Friday
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
  • Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.

To apply for the Senior Design Engineer role, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.

 
 

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