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Senior Design Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 06 June 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 July 2025
Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Extension Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 514

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Summary

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer
Location: Washington, Tyne and Wear
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
All applications to - enquiries@extensionrecruitment.com

Our client is a market leading innovator in electric technologies with a focus on providing sustainable products to a range of industries such as Automotive, Rail and Industrial. They are currently looking for a Senior Design Engineer to be based at their site in Washington.

About the Company
Our client has a goal to offer the most sustainable technology on the market. They are looking for new talent to add to their world-class team, offering a chance to work in a fast-moving environment on leading-edge technology and opportunities to thrive and grow.

Benefits Include:
• Flexible working based around core hours
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Plus many more!

The Role of the Senior Design Engineer
The Senior Design Engineer will play a crucial role in the design and development of electric motors, transmissions, and powertrains at various stages of development.

Other responsibilities include:
• Lead the full development of motor projects, from concepts to detailed designs, ensuring design feasibility and manufacturability.
• Utilise standard CAD software to produce drawings of parts, components, and assemblies, conducting function and tolerance stack analysis.
• Ensure compliance with design practices, guidelines, and other limiting factors such as clearances and tooling requirements.
• Engage with suppliers to introduce practical and cost-effective designs while staying abreast of engineering trends in the supply chain.

About You – Senior Design Engineer
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will bring a solid background in mechanical engineering and a proven track record in electrical design and testing for electric motor systems, preferably within the automotive industry.

Other requirements include:
• BEng degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or a relevant discipline, or demonstrable industrial experience.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering design techniques.
• Experience in designing parts and assemblies for mass manufacture.
• Ability to produce complex engineering solutions and lead project work, coaching junior engineers.
• Awareness of APQP processes, NPI, Quality Management Systems, and ISO 9001 specifics.

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