Design Engineer

Job Description:

The Role
My client is seeking a Design Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business specialising in engineered plastic components. This role will focus on the design and development of components and tooling, ensuring solutions are manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with customer and internal requirements.

You will work closely with production, tooling, and cross-functional teams, playing a key role in delivering high-quality engineered solutions within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop 3D models and 2D drawings for components and associated tooling

• Modify and optimise existing designs to improve performance, manufacturability, and cost

• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure design feasibility

• Conduct design reviews and implement feedback where required

• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles

• Support prototype development, testing, and troubleshooting activities

• Ensure all designs meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and specifications

• Maintain accurate documentation including drawings, revisions, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)

• Assist with material selection appropriate to manufacturing processes

• Liaise with suppliers and external partners during tooling manufacture and validation

• Support and contribute to continuous improvement across design and manufacturing

The Candidate

Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent experience

Strong experience in CAD design and technical drawing creation

Proficient in CAD software

Experience or exposure to manufacturing environments (plastics or similar advantageous)

Strong problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable
Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials

Knowledge of GD&T

Experience with tooling or component design

Exposure to simulation tools

Experience working within a fast-paced production environment

Salary
£30,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience