Senior Design Engineer in Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Senior Design Engineer / Technical Lead
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with an established engineering and manufacturing business supplying the aerospace, defence, automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors to recruit an experienced Senior Design Engineer / Technical Lead.

This is a varied role combining hands-on mechanical design, technical leadership, project management and customer support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of design and manufacturing engineers.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, drawings and technical documentation using SolidWorks.
• Design and develop complex mechanical components and assemblies.
• Manage engineering projects, technical changes and design deliverables.
• Review customer enquiries, assess feasibility and support technical quotations and cost estimates.
• Work closely with production, quality, customers and suppliers to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, AS9100 and ISO 9001.

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong mechanical design background within precision engineering or advanced manufacturing.
• Proficient in 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and design for manufacture.
• Experience in project management, technical estimating and customer support.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering business in a senior technical position, with the chance to lead design activities, influence engineering processes and deliver complex customer projects.

For more information or to apply, please contact Elevation Recruitment Group.