Senior Design Engineer – Mechanical Engineering Products

Unleash Your Creativity.

Engineer the Future.

Are you ready to be the key innovator behind cutting-edge mechanical products that make a real impact? Do you thrive on complex challenges, breakthrough thinking, and transforming ideas into engineered reality? Join our client's dynamic team in the stunning county of Dorset and help shape the next generation of excellence in mechanical engineering!

Who will you be working with?

Our client like to think ahead, an ever-evolving and well-supported engineering company at the heart of Dorset, renowned for designing and delivering exceptional mechanical products for diverse markets.

Thier culture celebrates innovation, integrity, and technical mastery — backed by a passionate, collaborative team dedicated to setting new industry standards.

What will your responsibilities include as a pivotal Senior Design Engineer?

- You’ll spearhead the creation, development, and delivery of high-performance mechanical products.
- Your expertise will guide product design from concept all the way to production, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior talent.
- You will champion innovation, challenge conventions, and drive robust, commercially viable solutions to real-world engineering problems
- Lead the design and development of mechanical products, combining creativity with engineering rigour

- Turn bold ideas into reality — from initial sketches, FEA simulations, and CAD modelling, to prototyping and final production
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and project teams
- Solve complex engineering challenges, ensuring products are reliable, safe, and world-class
- Mentor and inspire junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and shaping our team’s future
- Engage with customers and stakeholders, translating needs into innovative solutions
- Stay at the cutting edge — continually research and integrate new materials, technologies, and processes

What our client is looking for in a successful candidate:

- Ideally a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Substantial experience (5+ years) in product design and mechanical engineering (ideally in high-precision, high-performance fields)
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar), FEA analysis, and design for manufacturing
- A proactive problem-solver and inventive thinker
- Proven leadership and project delivery skills
- Driven, dynamic, and passionate about making a difference
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

What\'s so special about our client?

- Competitive Salary
- Pension
- On- site parking
- Work on innovative, high-impact projects
- Enjoy a supportive, flexible, and stimulating work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Revel in the coastal beauty, vibrant culture, and lifestyle of Dorset

Ready to Engineer Your Next Adventure?
If you’re excited about tackling big challenges, making your mark, and working where your ideas matter, we want to hear from you

Apply now with your CV or get in touch at alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk

Create.

Innovate.

Engineer the future — with us in Dorset!