Salary – Circa £45,000 DOE

Location – Office Based in Lincoln

Join a leading manufacturer of custom steel and glass doorsets, where innovation meets craftsmanship. From simple modifications to complex, one-off solutions, they design with precision and manufacture with pride. With a strong focus on R&D and continuous improvement, they’re growing, and they want you to grow with them.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you’ll take the lead on high-impact projects, mentor junior team members, and bring complex ideas to life using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Your work will directly influence production, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design of bespoke and standard doorsets using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Creating detailed 3D models, flat patterns, and fabrication drawings
• Solving complex design challenges in sheet metal and fabricated products
• Supporting R&D and semi-automated design processes
• Developing and maintaining component libraries for efficient workflows
• Collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure practical, cost-effective solutions
• Providing installation guidance and resolving shop floor issues
• Specifying parts and supporting procurement
• Conducting design reviews and mentoring junior designers
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices

Experiences required

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (sheet metal, weldments) and AutoCAD
• Experience designing fabricated sheet metal (flat patterns) and welded assemblies
• Real-world knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., press brakes, turret punches, laser cutters)
• Ability to integrate electrical/electronic elements into CAD models
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience (time-served preferred)
• A practical, problem-solving mindset and strong communication skills

Package

39 Hours P/W | Monday to Thursday | 8:30am to 5pm | Fridays 6am to 2pm | 30 Days Holiday Inc. Bank | NEST Pension | Annual Discretionary Bonus | Healthcare | Christmas Shutdown

Interested in the Senior Design Engineer – SolidWorks role? Submit your CV to apply for the position.