via reed · 1 July 2026 ·3 days ago

Senior Design Engineer

Recruit4staff
Shropshire Full-time GBP 40,000 – 45,000
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Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading engineering company, in their search for a Senior Design Engineer to be based at their head office in Shropshire

What our client is offering for the successful Senior Design Engineer:

  • £40000 to £45000 Per Annum (Depending on experience)

  • Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM (Days)

  • Permanent position

  • Company pension scheme

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Opportunity to work on innovative prototype and development projects

  • Career development opportunities within a market-leading manufacturer

The Role – Senior Design Engineer
  • Leading the design and development of hydraulic systems and steel-fabricated structures for agricultural machinery and equipment

  • Producing detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and technical documentation

  • Carrying out engineering calculations, validation activities, and hydraulic system sizing

  • Supporting prototype builds, testing, and product validation programmes

  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, durability, and manufacturability

  • Working closely with production teams to ensure a smooth transition from design through to manufacture

  • Investigating and resolving technical issues from production, service, and customer feedback

  • Liaising with suppliers regarding technical specifications, components, and quality standards

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant engineering, safety, and regulatory standards

  • Providing technical support and mentorship to junior engineers where required

What our client is looking for in a successful Senior Design Engineer
  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline ESSENTIAL

  • Significant experience in a senior design engineering role ESSENTIAL

  • Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, including pumps, motors, valves, and circuit design ESSENTIAL

  • Experience designing steel fabrications and weldments ESSENTIAL

  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks ESSENTIAL

  • Good understanding of fabrication and machining manufacturing processes ESSENTIAL

  • Knowledge of electronics and control systems, including sensors and CAN-based systems DESIRABLE

  • Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on engineering approach ESSENTIAL

Key Skills or Similar Job Titles to the Senior Design Engineer position:

Senior Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Hydraulic Design Engineer, Agricultural Machinery Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D Engineer

The Senior Design Engineer position is Commutable from

Bridgnorth, Telford, Ludlow, Craven Arms, Leominster, Shrewsbury, Hereford, Kidderminster, Church Stretton, Tenbury Wells, Welshpool, Shropshire, Mid Wales

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited, who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

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