ROLE: Senior Design Engineer LOCATION: Bristol TERM: Permanent SALARY: GBP 45,000: GBP 52,000 per annum dependent on experience (Please advise what you're looking for) My client works within the Engineering sector, and they are looking to take on a Senior Design Engineer with leadership responsibilities, on a permanent basis, in the Bristol area. The Senior Design Engineerwill ideally have the following attributes: : Degree qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or Design Engineering : 10 or more years' experience working in a similar design position with more recent experience in team management / leadership : Have excellent proficiency with using CAD software such as SolidWorks : Design, development and project experience in a similar manufacturing environment : Have a portfolio to share of previous work : Hands on engineering skills such as turning and milling would be desirable : Any previous medical product experience would be advantageous but not essential : Good knowledge of a range of materials such as injection moulded plastic : Excellent communication skills both verbal and written : Excellent organisational skills The Senior Design Engineer role will involve: : Working within the R and D team : designing and engineering new products : Being involved through the NPD phase : Developing a range of products from prototypes through to production : Meeting budget constraints and deadlines : Making sure that prototypes are tested : Creating CAD drawings and the associated BOM's : Liaising with customers and suppliers as required : Leading and assisting more junior Design Engineers in the team too : Delivering a range of projects If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.