Design Engineer

Are you passionate about turning ideas into real-world products? Ready to see your designs come to life on the production floor?

Our client is on the lookout for a driven and creative Design Engineer to join their talented team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Transform written specs and concept sketches into high-quality 3D models and detailed drawings ready for manufacture.
• Work alongside Design Managers and Project Engineers to develop precise, production-ready designs – all within project timelines.
• Make sure every drawing and bill of materials hits the mark, both technically and to internal standards.
• Stick to our drawing systems and make sure everything is named, filed, and formatted just right.

Your Day-to-Day Could Include:

• Taking guidance from experienced engineers while contributing your own ideas.
• Creating accurate, on-time drawings that help keep projects moving.
• Collaborating with our manufacturing team to make sure your designs work on the shop floor.
• Visiting sites occasionally to carry out surveys or help solve engineering challenges.
• Building and refining 3D models, checking drawings, and prepping everything for release.
• Making sure every part is accounted for with a complete bill of materials.
• Flagging any key safety concerns and working with the team to address them.
• Helping investigate issues, find root causes, and improve design processes.
• Sitting in on design and production meetings when needed.
• Carrying out basic design calculations to support the team.
• Pitching in with similar tasks as needed to support the business.

What We're Looking For:

• A minimum of HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience of working on large scale, complex machinery - essential
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor (or similar 3D CAD software).
• At least 2 years of hands-on design-for-manufacture experience.
• Solid knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Confidence with MS Office tools.
• Clear communicator – both written and verbal.

Job Type: Full-time