Design Engineer
Role details
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Job description
An established engineering and manufacturing group is looking to recruit a Design Engineer to join a growing CAD and automation team. This is a key role supporting the development, automation, and testing of specialist engineered products across multiple UK operations.
The position offers a strong mix of hands-on design, automation development, and product innovation, with exposure to advanced and regulated product environments.
The Role Act as a core member of the CAD team, maintaining and expanding automated drawing systems
Design and develop new products, prototypes, and test solutions
Produce and manage drawings using AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD
Support automation development using iLogic and in-house systems
Collaborate with sales, design, and production teams to deliver certified products
Contribute to value engineering and continuous product improvement
Support testing handovers including documentation and pricing information
Produce manufacturing drawings when required
Assist the Design & Technical Manager with ad-hoc technical tasks
Occasional UK travel; flexibility with working hours required to meet business needs
Requirements
Strong working knowledge of AutoDesk Inventor
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Experience with iLogic and automated design systems
High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft applications
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Self-motivated, reliable, and solutions-focused
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to obtain security clearance
Desirable Experience Product development and R&D experience
Research or testing background
Programming or automation experience
Innovative, improvement-driven mindset, This role would suit a Design Engineer with strong CAD and automation experience looking to work on technically complex products in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Benefits & conditions
Competitive salary
