Senior Design Engineer
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Overview
We’re seeking a technically skilled and process-driven engineer with a passion for innovation and product development. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of design expertise, industry knowledge, and collaboration to support the development of high-performance systems in the dust, mist, and fume control sectors.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of new products from concept through to production
- Drive rapid prototyping and iterative design cycles to accelerate time-to-market.
- Champion a “fail fast, learn fast” approach to innovation, encouraging experimentation and data-driven decision-making
- Contribute to the generation of intellectual property (IP) through novel design solutions and patentable innovations
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and materials relevant to air filtration and environmental control
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
- Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, and risk assessments
- Mentor junior engineers and support technical upskilling across the team
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and directives (CE/UKCA, ATEX, DSEAR)
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in design processes and CAD standards
- Provide technical support to suppliers and customers when required
Skills & Experience
- Experience with simulation tools (e.g., FEA, CFD)
- Familiarity with sustainability or eco-design principles
- Knowledge of international standards (e.g., UL, ISO)
- Experience with technical documentation and certification processes
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello, Asana)
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Stage-Gate methodologies
- Strong planning, scheduling, and resource allocation skills
- Risk management and mitigation strategies
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)
- Ability to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities in design workflows
- Experience with DriveWorks or similar design automation tools
- Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., VBA, Python) for engineering tool automation
- Exposure to digital twin or model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
- Use of PLM systems for product lifecycle management
- Hands-on experience with prototyping tools (e.g., 3D printing, CNC machining)
- Familiarity with TRL (Technology Readiness Levels) and innovation funnel models
- Understanding of IP generation and patent filing processes
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams (e.g., R&D, manufacturing, quality)
- Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Experience with engineering analytics and KPI tracking
- Familiarity with tools like Power BI or Tableau for performance dashboards
- Use of statistical analysis in design validation and testing
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BEng or BSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in design engineering or NPD/NPI roles
- Postgraduate qualification in Product Development, Systems Engineering, or Project Management.
- Professional certifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- Training in Agile or Scrum methodologies (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster).
- FEA/CFD certification or formal training in simulation tools.
- Design Thinking or Innovation Management training.
- Full UK driving license, and willingness to travel for supplier or customer technical support when required
Role Location: Telford
Download the full Job Description on our website Careers at Filtermist | Filtermist UK
- Location:
- Telford
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering
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