Sapien Engineering
Design Engineer
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Sapien is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join our client's engineering team in Derby, working on the design and development of complex turbomachinery and rotating equipment.
Our ideal candidate will have direct gas turbine or turbomachinery experience, but we are also keen to speak with engineers who have experience in gearbox design, gearbox manufacturing, gas turbine equipment, or high-speed rotating machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute mechanical design activities from concept through to production.
- Create, develop, and maintain complex mechanical and turbomachinery designs.
- Ensure designs meet technical, manufacturing, performance, and customer requirements.
- Manage multiple engineering projects and deliver designs to agreed cost and schedule.
- Produce and maintain engineering drawings and design documentation.
- Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Support design reviews, technical assessments, and product development activities.
- Present technical information and design solutions to internal teams and customers.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Essential Experience
- 6+ years' relevant mechanical design experience.
- Strong experience in one or more of the following areas: Gas turbine design or engineering, Turbomachinery, Gearbox design, Gearbox manufacturing, Gas turbine equipment / component manufacturing, Rotating equipment, or other highly engineered mechanical systems.
- Proven experience taking designs from concept through to production.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and engineering requirements.
- Experience working with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong CAD experience; Siemens NX experience is advantageous.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Relevant industry experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location