Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

£50,000

Stroud

Our client is a leader in the design and manufacturing of bespoke valves for a variety of industries and they are looking for a Design Engineer to join their team!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Interpret customer requirements and specifications to develop engineered product designs
• Plan and prioritise engineering activities to ensure projects are delivered on time
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Design new products and modifications in line with customer and industry requirements
• Perform engineering calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) where required
• Analyse test data and prepare technical reports to verify product performance
• Ensure designs comply with API, ISO, PED, ASME VIII and customer specifications
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Solve complex mechanical engineering problems using a logical approach
• Review engineering drawings and BOMs to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support the introduction of new products into production
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance products and processes
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other Engineers
• Represent Engineering at internal and customer meetings when required
• Deputise for the Principal Engineer as required
• Undertake additional engineering duties as directed by the Product Design Manager
• Travel to customer sites and other business locations as required

Ideal Candidate:

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Experienced using 3D CAD software for mechanical design
• Experience designing high-pressure equipment within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of engineering calculations, FEA and GD&T
• Understanding of DFM, DFA and engineering materials, particularly metals
• Experience producing engineering drawings and Bills of Materials
• Familiar with MRP systems such as Visual or Syteline
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and technical software such as MathCAD or LabView
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and work to demanding deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel