Are you an experienced Design Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive on innovation, problem-solving, and leading cutting-edge product development?

Senior Design Engineer

Location: Whitstable, Kent
Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

This is your opportunity to join a leading HVAC manufacturer as a Senior Design Engineer, based at their modern manufacturing site in Whitstable, Kent.

Why This Role?

In this exciting position, you’ll lead New Product Development (NPD) projects and play a critical role in enhancing existing product lines. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor a talented group of engineers to deliver high-quality, compliant, and innovative solutions. With a salary of up to £60,000 and the chance to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for someone ready to step into a leadership position.

Your Role

As the Senior Design Engineer, you will:

• Lead Design Excellence: Develop innovative new products and optimise existing designs for cost-efficiency, performance, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with production, compliance, and quality teams to ensure seamless product delivery.
• Mentor and Inspire: Provide leadership to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Drive Compliance: Ensure all product designs meet regulatory requirements and are documented to the highest standards.
• Innovate and Improve: Leverage the latest materials, technologies, and industry trends to continuously enhance product offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings compliant with BS 8888 and ISO GPS standards.
• Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) and optimise designs for manufacturability.
• Oversee prototype creation and testing, making improvements based on performance results.
• Lead design reviews, ensuring technical guidance and quality across all projects.
• Manage engineering change processes, ensuring efficient implementation of updates.

About You

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• 5+ years of experience in product design, ideally for medium to high-volume manufacturing in a regulated industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Inventor, AutoCAD) and an in-depth understanding of BS 8888 and ISO GPS standards.
• Expertise in DFMEA, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and to specification.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Desirable: Familiarity with fire safety regulations and industry certifications.

Why Join?

• Competitive Salary: Up to £60,000 based on experience.
• Career Growth: Develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge designs that shape the future of the HVAC industry.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and teamwork.