Jobs in Thurstaston

Senior Design Engineer
Automotive | Heavy Engineering | Bespoke Machinery
Location: North Wales | Full-Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We’re supporting a well-established and growing manufacturer who are looking to appoint a Senior Design Engineer to play a key role in their expanding engineering team.
This is a hands-on, lead design role where you’ll have real ownership of products, projects and engineering decisions - ideal for an engineer who enjoys seeing designs progress from concept through to manufacture and real-world use.
The role would suit someone with experience in vehicle conversion, truck/wagon design, structural assemblies, automotive, aerospace, off-highway, rail or bespoke machinery.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Leading design activities on current and future products.
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Producing conceptual and detailed 3D designs and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks or similar).
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Designing across chassis, suspension, axles, structures and welded fabrications.
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Supporting prototype builds, validation, testing and continuous improvement.
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Ensuring designs meet internal standards, regulatory requirements and design-for-manufacture principles.
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Working closely with manufacturing, purchasing and test teams to ensure smooth product delivery.
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Playing a key role in new product development and influencing internal engineering processes.
What We’re Looking For
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Proven mechanical design experience within one or more of the following:
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Automotive
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Trailers & transport
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Heavy engineering
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Agricultural/off-road
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Aerospace, rail or bespoke machinery
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Strong understanding of structural design, load paths and static/dynamic loading (finite element experience beneficial).
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Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar).
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Experience with some or all of the following:
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Welded fabrications
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Cast and machined components
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Hydraulics and mechanical linkages
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A confident communicator who enjoys taking ownership and driving projects forward.
Why Join?
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Work on real, physical engineering products - not just conceptual design.
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A high-impact role with visible influence over design direction and new product development.
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Stable, growing business with long-term career development.
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Strong engineering culture with no micromanagement.
Interested?
If this sounds like a role you’d be open to exploring or if you’d like to hear more about the company, salary package, or progression opportunities, simply reply with a good time for a confidential call.
If the role isn’t right for you but you know someone who may be interested, feel free to pass this on.
Kind regards,
Steph