MTS • Hayes, London

Manufacturing Senior Design Engineer

About this role

Senior Design Engineer

Hayes, UB3

£40,000-£55,000 per year, DEO

Permanent Role

We have a great opportunity for a very experienced Senior Design Engineer to join one of our established engineering clients near Hayes.

Benefits

  • £40,000 to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee discounts and cashback offers, including gym membership and shopping discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Green car scheme

About our client

Our client are a pioneering British manufacturing and technology company and a global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of innovative solutions for Smart City Infrastructure, E-Mobility, Clean-Tech, Zero Carbon Mobility, and Public Transportation. Our client provides award-winning hardware and digital signage solutions to leading cities, with over 150,000 installations across the UK and internationally.

Senior Design Engineer

We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Design Engineer to join our expanding team. In this role, you will develop and design mobility infrastructure, wayfinding, and digital signage products that impact millions of people every day. Working in a small, collaborative team, you will create all technical manufacturing data, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create detailed designs and technical drawings, including manufacturing, client approval, assembly, and installation documentation
  • Develop accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) in collaboration with electronic/electrical engineering teams
  • Follow document control procedures within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using Trueform’s PDM system
  • Resolve engineering challenges proactively, considering client requirements, production feasibility, cost, quality, and timelines
  • Report progress to management and highlight risks related to budget, schedule, or quality
  • Coordinate with all departments to ensure designs are manufacturable, transportable, installable, and maintainable
  • Liaise with internal production to ensure a smooth transition from design to manufacturing
  • Support continuous improvement in design and quality systems

Senior Design Engineer – Candidate Requirements

Must have a Degree, HNC, or equivalent in a Mechanical or Engineering discipline

Skills in one or more of the following: Inventor 3D, AutoCAD 2D, Advance Steel, SolidWorks, Tekla

Experience working in a similar role or environment

Must have 8yrs+ experience in mechanical design for fabrication

Previous experience with architectural metalwork and fabrication design

Strong mechanical design and CAD capability

Excellent project management and organisational skills

High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused attitude

Excellent communication skills, able to influence and collaborate at senior levels

Positive, resilient, and enthusiastic team player committed to Health, Safety, and Equality

Why Join

This is a chance to play a key role in designing world-class products for global cities while working in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are an experienced Senior Design Engineer ready to make a real impact, apply today and help shape the future of sustainable mobility and smart infrastructure.

Apply today or call for more information on 07810 773093