Senior Design Engineer

Full Time

£48,000 to £53,000 + bonus

Engineer

19/03/2026

Job Title:
Senior Design Engineer

Location:
Rittal- CSM Ltd, Plymouth

Salary:
£48,000 – £53,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-time (with the possibility of hybrid working)

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

At Rittal-CSM, we believe in driving innovation and excellence. Our clients include some of the world’s leading technology companies major players in software, hardware, and cloud computing.

About Us
We specialise in enclosures, climate control systems, power distribution, and IT infrastructure for industrial and IT applications. Our success is built on a diverse and talented workforce.

The Opportunity?

We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in developing advanced sheet metal server cabinet solutions for hyperscale data centres.

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design process from concept and development through to production ensuring every solution meets stringent customer specifications and industry standards. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll help shape products that support some of the world’s most demanding technical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the full lifecycle design and development of precision sheet metal products and assemblies. Translating complex customer requirements into accurate CAD models, technical drawings, and engineering documentation. Collaborating with internal teams across project management, production, and supply chain to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. Supporting prototype builds and performance validation, ensuring products meet structural and functional expectations. Driving continuous improvement across design processes, tools, and standards. Leading or participating in design reviews with both customers and internal stakeholders. Ensuring accurate integration of design data into ERP systems such as SAP.

Qualifications & Experience
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. To succeed, you’ll bring:

BEng in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). 10+ years’ experience in mechanical design, ideally within sheet metal manufacturing. Experience working directly with customers and leading design reviews. Background in design office environments supporting high‑volume production. Strong understanding of sheet metal design and manufacturing processes. Experience with 3D CAD software, Creo or Inventor preferred, though other platforms will be considered. Knowledge of design tools such as DFMEA and tolerance analysis. Understanding of electrical or cooling system design (advantageous). Familiarity with structural performance and design for manufacture (DFM) and assembly (DFA). FEA experience is beneficial but not essential. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication abilities, including customer-facing discussions. Ability to lead projects and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams. A proactive, improvement-driven approach to engineering challenges.

What We Value

Teamwork: Collaborating effectively across diverse teams. Training: Commitment to continuous learning and development. Communication: Clear and confident communication at all levels. Recognition: Respect for diverse perspectives and contributions.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunity to make a real impact Room for innovation and creativity Career growth and development Collaborative, supportive environment Recognition and rewards

Rewards Package

We’re offering a salary of £48,000 – £53,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) A companywide bonus based on attendance, productivity and quality 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchasing scheme Life insurance 3 x your salary Pension contributions matched to 5% Access to our Westfield Health provision Access to our Smart Spending platform

This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday, 39 hours per week.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and bring your design expertise to a growing engineering team, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and cover letter to

Closing Date: Thursday 19th March 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Rittal-CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please Note: As part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our employees, all prospective employees will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a sanction list check. These checks are essential to ensure that all candidates meet our stringent safety and compliance standards.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK