Design Engineer

Are you a Design Engineer who wants full ownership of projects from concept through to completion?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering business with a strong and secure order book, designing bespoke machinery used in specialist industrial applications. You will take designs from initial concept through to manufacture and testing, working closely with production to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.

If you enjoy variety, practical engineering and seeing your designs come to life, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

The Role

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering complete mechanical design solutions across a range of bespoke equipment.

You will work closely with manufacturing, assembly and wider engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, efficient and delivered right first time.

Key responsibilities include:

Producing full mechanical designs from concept through to final release
Creating detailed drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks
Producing accurate Bills of Materials for procurement and production
Supporting new product development and continuous improvement projects
Liaising with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are fit for purpose
Maintaining accurate design documentation and drawing records
Supporting machine build, assembly and testing where required 

What Makes This Role Different

Full ownership of design projects from start to finish
Exposure to a wide variety of bespoke machinery and engineering challenges
A stable and growing business with a strong order book
Close collaboration with production, giving real-world impact to your designs 

Skills & Experience

We are keen to speak with Design Engineers who can demonstrate:

Proven experience in mechanical design within an engineering or manufacturing environment
Strong 3D CAD experience, ideally using SolidWorks
Experience producing detailed drawings and Bills of Materials
A solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles
The ability to manage your own projects and deliver to deadlinesDesirable:

Knowledge of hydraulic or pneumatic systems
Experience designing machinery or complex equipment 

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £46,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Stable working environment with long-term project pipeline 

Location & Working Pattern

Based in the Scarborough area
Fully on-site role, with potential flexibility in the future
39 hours per week - With half day on Fridays 

Apply

If you are a Design Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership of projects and see your designs through to completion, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Castle Employment Group for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed