Senior Design Engineer

Location:

Saffron Walden

Job Type: Permanent

Hours:

Monday-Friday,

Salary:
Competitive

Job Reference: 35906

Polytec are seeking a Senior Design and Development Engineer to take innovative concepts from early prototype through to refined, manufacturable products. This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role ideal for an engineer who loves building, experimenting, problem-solving and rapidly iterating within workshop and RandD environments.

Responsibilities

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype and develop new products

- Use CAD software to produce detailed designs, refine concepts and support rapid prototyping

- Build, test and iterate physical prototypes to improve performance and reliability

- Solve complex engineering challenges with practical, creative solutions

- Improve product durability, efficiency, manufacturability and overall design

- Work hands-on in workshop and RandD facilities to accelerate product development cycles

Requirements

- Strong hands-on engineering skills and a passion for building and problem-solving

- Proficiency with CAD software

- Solid understanding of engineering principles and the ability to learn new tools and systems quickly

- Experience taking products from concept through prototype to production

- Proactive, self-driven mindset with excellent teamwork and communication skills

- Must be able to work onsite in workshop/RandD facilities five days a week

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!