Design Engineer

Job Description:

ROLE: Design Engineer

LOCATION: Kettering

HOURS OF WORK:  Days

BASIC SALARY:  £35K - £40K per annum  

Company Profile

We are working with a well-established client who is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with strong SolidWorks experience and a proven background working within a manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for designing, developing and improving products from concept through to production.

Your responsibilities as a Design Engineer:

• Create 3D models, assemblies and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks
• Develop innovative design solutions that meet customer and manufacturing requirements
• Collaborate closely with production, quality and procurement teams
• Support prototype development, testing and validation activities
• Ensure designs are optimised for manufacturability (DFM) and cost efficiency
• Maintain accurate documentation, including BOMs and technical specifications
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

To be successful as a Design Engineer you will have:

• Proven experience as a Design Engineer or similar role
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (essential)
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, fabrication, injection moulding, etc.)
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

If you have the relevant experience our client is looking for in this Design Engineer role, we would like to hear from you. Upload your CV online or send an email requesting a call for more information.

Tandem Recruitment is an employment consultancy working on behalf of our client.