Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Up to £65,000 DOE

OTE up to 20% over salary (£75k if base is £65k)

Farnborough, Hants| Office-based | Full-time

A senior mechanical design role with real project ownership. You’ll join a specialist automation and materials handling manufacturer delivering bespoke systems for UK and international customers. Work ranges from simple conveyor layouts to full turnkey automation with mechanisms, pneumatics, controls integration and custom assemblies. This is a fantastic SME boasting nearly 40 years in industry and a fantastic reputation.

You’ll take projects from concept through to completion, with project ownership responsibilities. That includes SolidWorks modelling, general assembly and detail drawings, BOM creation, customer reviews, site visits and supporting the workshop during build. You’ll also guide technical decisions, mentor junior designers and contribute to R&D. You will work collaboratively with a small team of Design Engineers, incorporating mechanical, electrical, and control, to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client specification.

This role suits someone with a proven background in automation machinery, special purpose equipment or material handling. Strong mechanical design skills and confident communication are essential. This role will require regular customer contact through project delivery.

Package

• Basic salary up to £65,000 DOE
• Basic hours are 37.5, with enhanced overtime rates for additional hours, with typical earnings up to 20% over base salary.
• Bonus potential
• Private medical cover

Requirements

• Formal education in mechanical engineering by way of degree or apprenticeship preferred
• SolidWorks proficiency
• Strong mechanical design background
• Evidence of project delivery across special purpose machinery, automation systems, conveying & material handling, or similar.
• Confident customer communication
• Full driving licence and a willingness to travel to customer site as needed, sometimes internationally.
• Living within a commutable distance of Farnborough

If you want a senior role where your experience genuinely matters and you can influence design direction while working closely with customers, this is a strong long-term opportunity.