Senior Design Engineer

Job description

About Us

DFS Composites Ltd designs and manufactures cutting-edge composite tooling solutions for a global customer base across the wind energy and aerospace sectors. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, we pride ourselves on delivering high-performance engineering solutions that support the future of clean energy and advanced manufacturing.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the full lifecycle of tooling solutions — from initial concept through to detailed design, testing, inspection, and commissioning.

You will play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions while working closely with cross-functional teams and customers on a diverse range of projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design

Lead and manage design activities across multiple projects
Develop concepts from customer requirements through to final design
Produce high-quality CAD models, engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Perform structural simulations using FEA tools
Carry out engineering calculations to support design decisions
Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and internal procedures
Review and check designs, drawings, and calculations
Specify appropriate components and materials
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of engineering principles, technologies, and best practices
Documentation

Prepare design reports, FEA reports, and calculation documentation in line with ISO standards
Conduct risk assessments and DFMEAs
Produce user manuals and supporting technical documentation.
Collaboration & Communication

Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Participate in customer meetings as required
Collaborate closely with production and installation teams throughout design and manufacturing phases
Mentor and support junior engineers
Installation & Testing

Develop and document test procedures for new products
Carry out hands-on testing and validation activities
Travel to customer and manufacturing sites to support installation, testing, and fault finding
Required Experience

Degree-level qualification in Engineering (any discipline considered)
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience
Desirable Experience

Aerospace tooling experience
Composite tooling experience
Experience with lifting, handling, and positioning jigs
Knowledge of mechanisms and automation systems
What We Offer

Opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact projects in renewable energy and aerospace
A collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment
Career development and progression opportunities
Competitive salary and benefits package
How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Please note: We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:


Company pension
Relocation assistance
Work authorisation:


United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English