Senior Design Engineer - Fabrication

Thomas Lee Recruitment
Kidderminster, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Last month
£35,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £45,000 pa

Seniority
Senior
Posted
31 Mar 2026 (Last month)

You already know how to design. The question is whether you want to keep doing it somewhere that actually builds interesting, high-precision products, or just keep polishing drawings that never quite get there.

We are looking for a talented and motivated engineer to join our growing team at a leading high-precision Fabrication company specialising in composites, Sheet metal and flexible materials.

In this role, you will:

* Collaborate with a diverse range of clients across various industries, including machine tools, nuclear, medical devices, and material handling.

* Translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs that meet strict specifications.

* Act as a consultative engineer, proposing solutions, alternative designs, and recommendations.

* Utilise your expertise in welding principles, geometric tolerance, and detailed drawing creation.

* Manage product Bills of Materials (BOM) within the company's ERP system and liaise with purchasing.

* Work closely with the Engineering Manager to ensure designs meet deadlines, legislative guidelines, and environmental regulations.

* Provide hands-on support during the introduction of new and existing products in manufacturing.

To be successful, you will need:

* A degree in an engineering discipline or an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.

* A strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and product costing.

* Experience working in a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) environment.

* Proficiency in SolidWorks, Sheet Metal Design software, and a PDM system.

* Experience with LVD and Amada Press brake software (a plus).

* Excellent problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.

* The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.

We offer:

* Depending on Experience, the salary ranges between £35k and £45k.

* The opportunity to contribute to departmental improvement initiatives.

* Support/development.

* On-site parking.

About Us

At Thomas Lee Recruitment, we specialise in connecting engineers and technical salespeople with leading companies in the engineering sector. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised, professional, and transparent recruitment service. Our focus is on understanding both client and candidate needs to ensure the best possible match.

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