Senior Design Engineer - Watton | £45k-£55k

Please note: We're unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Position 1 Recruitment is seeking a Senior Design Engineer with a mechanical engineering background to lead projects and mentor a team of engineers in the UK and India. You'll support complex heater design projects, provide technical authority, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions for clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor engineering teams, providing technical guidance and appraisals
• Approve drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation
• Take ownership of engineering calculations, material selection, and design analysis
• Act as technical authority internally and with clients
• Contribute to product improvements and new design solutions
• Ensure engineering best practices and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex mechanical designs
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor; knowledge of SolidWorks or AutoCAD desirable
• Experience with engineering standards, product certification, and documentation

Why Join Us:

• Salary: £45,000-£55,000
• Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 days from home post-probation)
• Early finish Fridays, company pension, sick pay, on-site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme