Senior Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, WS13 8NF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GI Group Main Account |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 421_1770917993 |
Summary
Senior Design Engineer
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £48,000 - £55,000
Are you an experienced Design Engineer with strong CNC machining knowledge? This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role where you'll work directly with customers and lead complex design projects from initial concept through to completion.
About the Role
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will take ownership of technical design activities and collaborate closely with internal teams and customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Meet with clients to understand mechanical applications and project requirements.
- Produce detailed mechanical designs using 3D CAD software (Siemens NX or SolidWorks).
- Conduct simulations and virtual tests to validate and refine designs.
- Document design processes, iterations, and test data clearly and accurately.
- Manage project timelines, resources, and client communication.
- Liaise with clients, designers, engineers, and manufacturing teams for seamless delivery.
- Create technical reports, specification documents, and operational manuals.
- Stay updated on relevant engineering trends and technologies.
About You
Requirements
- Experience in a sales-related engineering role.
- 3+ years of engineering experience, ideally with strong CNC machining knowledge.
- Proficiency in Siemens NX or SolidWorks.
- Solid understanding of engineering and design principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
- High attention to detail.
- A mechanical engineering degree is desirable but not essential.
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to take a senior position within a specialist engineering environment. You'll work directly with customers, shape technical solutions, and build both your commercial and engineering expertise.
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