Senior Engineer

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Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
On-site
Full Time
Permanent
Engineering
Start:
ASAP
££Competitive- to be disclosed at pre-screening stage
5560
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm and Friday 8:00am – 12:30noon (office based with the option to work from home on a Friday

We’re recruiting for a Senior Engineer role within a global manufacturing environment, working across product design, engineering change management, and continuous improvement. The role involves supporting the full product lifecycle from design updates and customisation through to testing, validation, and release into production, while working closely with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.

This is a hands-on, technically focused position requiring strong CAD capability (2D and 3D) and a practical engineering mindset. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys solving engineering problems, driving product improvements, and taking ownership of technical projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

• Carry out engineering design and drafting updates using 2D and 3D CAD

• Manage engineering change requests and change control processes

• Support product improvements and customisation based on customer and business needs

• Work with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve technical issues

• Produce and update technical drawings, models, and documentation

• Support product testing, validation, and release to production

• Assist with failure analysis and continuous improvement activities

• Ensure designs meet relevant standards and company procedures

• Provide technical support across ongoing engineering projects

What we are looking for:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (or related discipline)

• Minimum 4 years relevant engineering experience

• Strong experience with 2D and 3D CAD systems

• Understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T

• Experience in engineering change management processes

• Knowledge of manufacturing and product development environments

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Experience in continuous improvement or quality-driven environments is beneficial

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • 2x salary life assurance

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

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Need more information?

Please contact our specialist recruiter

Laura Nixon

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Laura, our Principal Consultant for the Technical & Engineering division, brings over 5 years of recruitment experience. Known for her cheerful, professional approach, she excels in filling challenging vacancies while providing exceptional customer service.

Telephone:

01353 883806

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