Senior Design Enigneer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Wimborne, Dorset
Salary: -45,000 - -55,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: On-Site

Are you currently in a Mechanical Design or Senior Mechanical Design role in the Marine industry and would be interested in a new role?
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My client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Wimborne, Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented engineer with a strong manufacturing background to take ownership of complex engineering projects, lead new product development activities, and provide technical guidance across the wider business.
Working closely with the Engineering Manager and cross-functional teams, you will oversee projects from initial concept through to production, ensuring designs are practical, cost-effective, manufacturable, and delivered to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new products and engineering solutions from concept through to production release.
• Create and review detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and associated technical documentation.
• Oversee design activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Support and mentor Design Engineers and Technicians, promoting engineering best practice across the team.
• Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to improve efficiency, quality, and production performance.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and commercial teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage engineering data, bills of materials, and technical information within ERP and CAD systems.
• Lead design reviews, prototype evaluations, testing programmes, and validation activities.
• Investigate and implement continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Provide technical support to production teams, customers, and external stakeholders when required.
• Assist in the development and implementation of engineering processes, standards, and quality procedures.
• Act as a senior technical point of contact and provide leadership support in the absence of the Engineering Manager.

About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years'' experience in a mechanical design position within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD software, or similar such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD.
• Proven experience delivering products from concept design through to manufacture.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including fabricated metalwork, composites, or engineered assemblies.
• Experience applying FMEA, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and quality-focused engineering techniques.
• Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or leading engineering personnel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

What''s on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position
• Stable and growing engineering environment
• Opportunity to lead projects and influence product development strategy
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team culture

This role would suit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to step into a senior position where they can combine hands-on design work, technical leadership, and project ownership within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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