Job type
PermanentLocation
MagherafeltWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical EngineeringIndustry
EngineeringPay
£40,000 - £50,000Closing date
20 Mar 2026
Senior Design Engineer
Your new company
Hays Engineering are currently recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer to join our clients team on a Full-Time, Permanent basis. To support the design and production of commercial vehicles. This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently in a lead design engineer role, looking to join a progressive and ambitious organisation
Your new role
- Managing design projects from concept to completion, working first hand with customers to develop bespoke solutions to meet their needs
- Supporting and mentoring design team members with any queries or issues
- Analysing current design processes and procedures and implementing improvements
- Developing work instructions and operating procedures to support production processes
- Investigating Engineering problems and implementing solutions and corrective actions
- Encouraging continuous improvement culture, identifying potential improvements in design, processes and manufacturing techniques
- Ensuring all designs adhere to VCA standards
- Creating and managing BOMs, PDMs etc.
What you'll need to succeed
· 5+ years experience within Design Engineering role
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Strong organisation and project management skills
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
· 3rd level qualification in an engineering related discipline
· Experience in using Solid Works
· Knowledge of VCA standards
What you'll get in return
- Competitive Salary (£40,000 - £50,000)
- 30 Days holiday (rising to 33 after service)
- Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance 3x Annual Salary
- Pension
- Potential option for a 4 Day working week
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.