Senior Development Engineer

Senior Development Engineer Worcestershire/Gloucestershire Areas 50,000 - 60,000 + Benefits 32345 Commutable from Worcester, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Ross-on-Wye, Stroud, Bristol, Swindon, Evesham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Hereford Are you a problem solver who loves designing innovative, custom-built machinery? If you have experience in system integration, special purpose machinery, and a knack for leading projects, we have something exciting to offer. This isn't about tweaking existing designs or following the status-quo. This is about creating machines that solve complex problems, integrating cutting-edge technologies like lasers, vision systems, robotics and taking ownership of projects from concept to completion. If you're ready to step up, lead, and make an impact in the world of bespoke machinery and automation, keep reading. What You'll Be Doing As The Senior Development Engineer: Leading the design and development of custom machinery, with a particular focus on laser integration and applications. Becoming the go-to expert for laser technology within manufacturing processes. Creating and refining designs that comply with specifications, safety regulations, and CE standards. Conducting design reviews, managing risks, and reporting progress to stakeholders. Producing detailed engineering drawings complete with geometric tolerances. Working hands-on to build and test prototypes, ensuring they meet the brief. Coaching and mentoring junior engineers, sharing your expertise and fostering growth within the team. Collaborating with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure seamless product development. Travelling internationally (occasionally) to oversee installations and support customers on-site. What You'll Need As The Senior Development Engineer: An engineering degree or equivalent apprenticeship. Prior experience working in a mechanical design role, ideally with experience in special purpose machinery or bespoke automation. Previous experience of leading product development projects from start to finish. Hands-on experience with laser technology (design, application, or integration). Strong CAD skills preferably in SolidWorks. A practical, hands-on approach to prototyping and testing. The ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and concisely. Confidence, proactive, and a collaborative mindset. Why This Role? An opportunity to work on innovative projects that challenge the norm. You'll lead from the front, mentor others, and have a direct impact on the company's growth and success. The projects are varied, the tech is cutting-edge, and the team is supportive. It's a role where your ideas matter, your skills are valued, and your career can thrive. What's in It for You? A competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your expertise. The chance to work on complex, bespoke machinery projects for a global client base. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A collaborative work environment where innovation is celebrated. What Next? If you're ready to design, lead, and innovate, let's talk. Click "Apply". Your CV will be forwarded to Cognize Technical Recruitment, a specialist recruitment agency for the Automation & Robotics, Engineering and Manufacturing industry sectors.

#J-18808-Ljbffr