Design Engineer

Ready to take real ownership of design projects from initial sketch right through to full-scale manufacturing?

Why settle for pure desktop drafting when you can combine CAD, FEA, and physical prototyping to see your designs built on-site?

Design Engineer

Tipton

£45,000

Bonus Scheme

25 days + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Clear Pathway for Professional Development & Team Leadership

The Opportunity

This is an exceptional chance to join a prestigious, award-winning British manufacturer with deep roots in engineering innovation. Working at the intersection of product design, testing, toolmaking, and heavy engineering, you'll be leading full-lifecycle R&D projects that genuinely shape the future of our product lines. You'll be joining a highly collaborative, no-blame culture where your creative ideas are actually backed, developed, and brought to market.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End R&D: Design, develop, and refine new and existing products from concept, prototyping, and FMEA through to full production tooling.

Hands-on Prototype Testing: Build, evaluate, and test prototypes to maximize product performance, safety, aesthetic finish, and cost-efficiency.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with plastics toolrooms, foundry engineering, pattern shops, and quality teams to ensure seamless manufacturing.

Technical Mentorship: Provide drawings, guidance, and technical instruction to junior engineers and draftspersons across the business.

Design Optimization: Conduct competitor analysis and ensure all designs comply with ISO quality standards and low-inventory manufacturing strategies.

What We're Looking For

Proven background in Design Engineering within a manufacturing environment (plastics moulding, tooling, or casting experience is a huge plus).

Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software and executing FMEA / feasibility studies.

A collaborative mindset with strong communication skills and an interest in mentoring others.

A proactive problem-solver who thrives on seeing their designs physically built on the shop floor.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed