Design Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced Design Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business with excellent opportunities for career development.

The successful candidate will be part of an in-house design team, working on the development of new products while supporting day-to-day creative and engineering activities. This is a varied and rewarding role that involves designing and refining a wide range of high-volume manufactured products for international markets.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Engineering

Design and engineer new products, including 3D modelling, visualisation, and creation of 2D manufacturing drawings.

Develop innovative concepts, collaborating closely with R&D, Quality, Operations, and suppliers.

Establish manufacturing controls, testing procedures, and quality documentation.

Create technical specifications, manuals, and supporting documents.

Visualisation & Marketing Support

Produce renders and presentation materials for sales and marketing use.

Prepare 2D layout drawings for proposed projects.

Technical Documentation

Maintain and update engineering drawings to improve clarity and accuracy.

Develop O&M manuals and installation guides.

Essential Skills & Experience

Degree in Design or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

Minimum 2 years experience in design engineering / draughting within a manufacturing environment.

Strong CAD and 3D modelling abilities.

Proficient in producing manufacturing drawings, with proven knowledge of GD&T.

Competent in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office (including Excel).

Good understanding of material properties and selection.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes including steel fabrication, plastic injection moulding, casting, and finishing.

Strong documentation skills with excellent attention to detail.

Highly organised, with good time management.

Capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Strong problem-solving skills and commercial awareness.

Flexible, professional approach.

Valid driving licence and passport.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Background in the furniture industry.

Prototype development and New Product Introduction (NPI) experience.

Familiarity with PDM systems for design control and release.

Understanding of DFMEA / PFMEA processes.

Knowledge of BS 8888 : 2013, ISO 9001 : 2015, and ISO 14001 standards.

Layout and space planning experience.

DriveWorks automation experience.

Revit / BIM software knowledge.

Adobe Creative Suite skills.

Strong rendering and visualisation capabilities.

Experience with SolidWorks Composer and FEA analysis.

Exposure to overseas manufacturing.

Willingness to travel internationally.

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