DESIGN ENGINEER
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Job description
- Creating detailed CAD models and technical drawings
- Turning ideas into manufacturable, real-world solutions
- Working closely with engineers, designers, and project teams
- Improving designs, spotting issues, and making things work better
- Helping shape exciting projects from concept to completion
- Updating Bills of Materials
- Lots of prototype work, We are a busy manufacturing, well established facility in the Redditch area, we are thriving, making us a very stable and lively place to work!
Supplying into aerospace, defence and marine industry sectors, our product range is huge and varied. This is a hands-on role focused on developing new products, improving existing designs, and working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
Commutable from Solihull, Redditch, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Worcester, Pershore, Alvechurch, Henley-in-Arden, Shirely and Halesowen
Duties
- Design and develop new product concepts through to final production designs
- Modify and improve existing products as directed by the Engineering Manager
- Liaise with customers and suppliers to support product development
- Provide initial design concepts to support the Sales team
- Work closely with Production to ensure efficient assembly and manufacture
- Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives and engineering improvement projects, * Opportunity to work on innovative products from concept to production
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Exposure to customers, suppliers, and multiple departments
- Ongoing development and improvement opportunities, * The Senior Electronic Design Engineer will be responsible for executing concept design, product development, design for manufacture, firmware development, certification and production test.
- You will work within a wider team that includes project management, mechanical / industrial design, software, test and compliance., * Design and development of new products, parts and components from concept through to final product.
- Produce Schematics, PCB layouts, PCB CAD Multilayer, Detailed assembly drawings, Bills of Materials incompliance with IPC and ISO9001 standards.
- Carrying out design calculations and analysis to satisfy all aspects of design including cost efficiency.
- Ensure EMC compliance, and product meets electrically safety requirements.
- Work with a wider software / firmware team and able to make firmware contributions at lower level.
- Work with suppliers / manufacturers and provide technical documentation and test specifications.
- The accurate estimation of project completion time, manage workflow, milestones and reporting.
- Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times, both internally and externally. Follow the published processes and comply with all company policies and procedures., * This is a newly created Refrigeration Design Engineer role which will involve supporting existing refrigeration-based products while also designing and developing new products to expand the company's offering across multiple ranges. The position combines hands-on engineering, system design, and product development within a multidisciplinary environment., * Produce detailed 3D CAD models and fully dimensioned engineering drawings.
- Perform thermodynamic calculations and system simulations to support design decisions.
- Select appropriate components including compressors, heat exchangers, expansion devices, and refrigerants.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g. PED, CE marking, safety requirements).
- Build and test prototypes, analysing system performance, efficiency, and reliability.
- Support manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle., * The Electrical Technician will test electronic products and prototypes to ensure they work as intended
- Diagnose faults and repair PCBs or assemblies
- Process RMAs and document findings clearly for the engineering team
- Assemble and use test jigs, harnesses, and fixtures
- Follow ESD and safety procedures while working with electronics
- Support occasional software/app functional testing and device-to-cloud product integration, * The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for executing and leading the full design & development process from concept to manufacture., * Lead the full design and development of new products, parts, and components from concept through to final production, ensuring designs are safe, functional, and cost-efficient.
- The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will create complex CAD assemblies and detailed production drawings using SolidWorks, maintaining compliance with ISO9001 standards.
- Perform mechanical design calculations and analyses, and produce comprehensive technical documentation, including drawings, bills of materials, and electrical schematics.
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers, providing technical guidance to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
- Manage project timelines effectively, estimating completion dates accurately, and consistently represent the company professionally while adhering to internal processes and policies., My client is looking for an engineer who may have finished their electrical qualifications and looking for a company to take them to the next level. You will work with them on their 4 on / 4 off continental shift at one of their biggest UK sites. They will develop you and train you in becoming a fully-fledged maintenance electrician, with PLC programming courses and mentorship from engineers they have on site. This role is packed with benefits, a great rate of pay and security.
Maintenance Engineer Benefits:
- Salary £49,800 starting. (£58,000 fully trained).
- Premium OT and shift cover. (Engineers taking home £65,000+).
- Company pension.
- Training and Progression.
- Holiday trading.
- Life assurance.
- SIP (Share Scheme).
- Private Medical / Dental Options.
- Tech Scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Perkpal - discounts / cashback from various retailers.
Maintenance Engineer Duties:
- 4 on / 4 off Continental Shift.
- Install and/or maintain plant machinery.
- Operate a preventative electrical maintenance system.
- Fault finding and repairing any electrical or electro-mechanical related problems.
- Ensure that all plant and machinery is kept in a good working and clean condition.
- Program all Siemens & other PLC equipment.
- Assist with the installation of new plant equipment.
Maintenance Engineer Requirements:
- Electrically trained or hold an electrical qualification.
- 18th edition (advantageous).
- Manufacturing or facilities background.
- PLC knowledge (Advantageous)
- Hard working, willing to learn and flexible., My client is looking for a local Reliability Engineer to join their team to drive maintenance performance. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the world's best employers…
Reliability Engineer Role Benefits:
- Salary £49,000
- 33 Days holiday.
- 12% Employer Pension Contribution.
- Training and progression opportunities.
- Xmas Bonus.
- Cycle to work.
- Volunteering days off. (Paid)
- Buy and sell holidays.
- Ambitious training and development opportunities.
Reliability Engineer Duties include:
- Identify key reliability issues and implement improvement strategies.
- Improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs through effective asset management.
- Work closely with Operations to prioritise and resolve plant issues efficiently.
- Develop a strong understanding of plant processes, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with site teams and support functions to deliver effective solutions.
- Motivate and engage the maintenance team through strong communication and leadership.
- Coach maintenance employees to ensure high performance and reliability-focused practices.
- Liaise with OEMs, contractors, and specialists to drive continuous improvements.
- Develop and maintain planned maintenance programmes aligned with KPIs and performance targets.
- Analyse maintenance data and apply modern maintenance techniques to improve reliability., The Quantity Surveyor will oversee the full commercial management of the Residential projects, ensuring that contractual risk is correctly allocated through effective and robust negotiation.
The position provides ongoing commercial and contractual guidance to operational teams, supports accurate financial reporting, and manages all project change control processes. It also involves offering appropriate support and escalating key issues to the Residential Division Director or Commercial Director when necessary.
The Ideal Quantity Surveyor Candidate - will have QS experience within the Residential / Housebuilder sector, with pre-contract experience.
Key Focusses of the Role
- Maintain strong and effective communication with clients, with particular focus on supporting clear and consistent contract negotiation processes.
- Oversee and monitor Residential Division projects to ensure delivery in line with agreed targets and budgets, while actively identifying and managing commercial risk.
- Provide comprehensive commercial support and relevant information to operations teams, enabling them to perform their duties with full awareness of departmental financial and contractual positions.
- Establish and develop a structured commercial support framework to strengthen and enhance the capability and effectiveness of the wider Commercial Division., * Develop and deliver the Residential Division commercial strategy, ensuring targets, budgets, and risk controls are met.
- Protect the business from commercial risk and ensure timely, compliant payment collection.
- Review and approve contract terms from estimating teams for accuracy and compliance.
- Address commercial issues promptly to protect interests and support business growth and client relationships.
- Attend or delegate pre-contract/pre-start meetings to secure favourable terms and approve contracts and LOIs.
- Manage final accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely settlement in line with contracts.
- Maintain commercial reporting, CVRs, SBUs, cash flow, and debtor performance on weekly/monthly cycles.
Requirements
- Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360)
- A sharp eye for detail and engineering accuracy
- Someone who enjoys solving problems, not creating them
- Passion for engineering and design
- Bonus Points If You…Have manufacturing or production experience
- Ideally Apprentice trained, or Degree educated with some work experience
- Can juggle multiple projects without breaking a sweat, * Experience using 2D and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Basic understanding of GD&T
- Ability to carry out tolerance stack calculations
- To have some exposure of working within a manufacturing environment
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage time effectively, * Proven, demonstrable experience as a Senior Electronic Design Engineer
- You will ideally hold an Electrical Electronic Engineering degree; other qualifications will be considered.
- Proficient in using Altium Designer or a comparable package (will need to migrate to Altium).
- Firmware C / C++ and Linux Yocto experience will be highly advantageous.
- You will have strong analytical and design skills, along with IT proficiency.
- Knowledge of different manufacturing processes.
- You will have the ability to develop effective working relationships with at all levels, along with the ability to manage priorities and handle multiple tasks successfully, building your own project plan., * Experience in HVAC&R or thermofluid system design and development.
- Strong understanding of refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics, and system performance.
- Knowledge of heat transfer and fluid flow principles in practical applications.
- Experience in product development or mechanical system design environments.
- Familiarity with relevant safety and regulatory compliance standards (e.g. PED, CE marking).
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modelling and engineering drawing creation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration effectively., A self-motivated and eager to learn Junior R&D Technician is required to join an established team., * Educated to postgraduate level in a science-based discipline, with experience in laboratory, manufacturing, or technical environments (work, placement, or academic).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to identifying root causes and evaluating solutions.
- Able to interpret test data, identify anomalies, and draw clear, meaningful conclusions.
- Well-organised, able to manage tasks to deadlines, budgets, and changing project priorities with attention to detail.
- Proficient in standard IT tools for data handling, reporting, research, communication, and presentations.
- Effective communicator and team player, comfortable working across R&D, production, and quality functions in both lab and practical settings.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and curious, with a willingness to learn, take initiative, and drive continuous improvement., * Good understanding of safe laboratory practices, including safe working methods and accurate record-keeping.
- Support the Technologists across all aspects of product development.
- Knowledge of raw material behaviour and response to different processing conditions.
- Understanding of production processes to support collaboration, problem solving, and teamwork.
- Ability to contribute to R&D projects, meeting deadlines and keeping stakeholders informed.
- Proactive in using available resources to investigate, recommend, and develop innovative solutions., We're looking for a hands-on Electrical Technician to join an existing team. You will test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic devices and PCBs, support prototypes, and process returned products (RMAs). This role involves working independently and using your problem-solving skills to ensure our products meet the highest quality standards., * Experience with PCBs, soldering, and fault diagnosis
- Comfortable with electronics assembly and cable harness work
- Analytical and detail-oriented, able to work independently
- Strong problem-solving skills
Desirable (Nice-to-Have) Skills
- Experience with IoT or device-to-cloud products
- Familiarity with EMC, environmental, or ESD testing Electrical Technician, * You will have a proven background in visualising the design, with the ability to develop overall concept, new parts and components in a wide range of manufacturing industries., * Qualifications: Degree and HND will be considered.
- Ideally 8-10+ years' experience in a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Product Design Engineer role. Solidworks experience is essential!
- Conceptual design, with a real flair for creative design, not just functional.
- Proven experience of the whole product lifecycle, from concept all the way through to production.
- Plastics / Injection Moulding experience is important, but you will also have experience of other processes.
- Someone confident in bringing and implementing their own ideas.
- Any electrical, electronic or electrical schematics experience would be advantageous - or willing at least to take it on as projects dictate., * Recognised engineering qualifications.
- HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- IOSH or NEBOSH.
- CMMS experience.
- HACCP.
- Carbon reduction tech experience (Desirable).
Benefits & conditions
- £35,000 - £40,000
- Permanent
- Days
- Interesting niche products
- Flexible working offered
- Hybrid working after qualifying period
- Occasional site visit
- Very friendly, supportive team
Design Cool Stuff. Build Big Ideas. Make Your Mark
Are you the kind of person who sees a blank screen and thinks "I can engineer something brilliant here"?
Do you live for clean drawings, clever solutions, and turning concepts into reality?
We have a very special role available, for a CAD Engineer, to be part of our friendly, supportive team. Our products are very niche, and very exciting!
Your long terms career would be assured, whether that's moving your career forward to projects, or simply working at this level for as many years as you like, the choice is yours!
Commutable from Northfield, Halesowen, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Moseley, Kings Heath, Harbourne, Stourbridge, Walsall, Rowley Regis. Dudley, Aston. Willenhall, Wednesbury and Tyesley, * Competitive salary
- Exciting projects that aren't boring conveyor-belt work
- Supportive team culture
- Career growth opportunities
- A workplace where your ideas actually matter
- A chance to see your work, installed and working, in some very very exciting locations!, * £50,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Package
- Leicester, Derby, Mansfield, Newark on Trent, Grantham
- Design / R&D / FEA
- Permanent
With over 30 years of innovation, this profitable organisation has built a global reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions. Its commitment to continuous development, rigorous standards, and exceptional customer support has earned the trust of clients worldwide. Backed by an experienced and dedicated team, the company is known for its reliability, innovation, and outstanding service.
Why Join This Business
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Senior Electronic Design Engineer to join a growing and profitable business with global reach who operate in a guaranteed growth market / industry.
Salary and Hours
- £50,000 - £55,000, dependant on experience
- 40 hours per week, with an earlier finish on Friday's
- 28 days holiday, which increases with service
Commutable From: Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, Leicester, Newark on Trent, Grantham, * £40,000 - £45,000
- 37 hours per week, 8:00am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, with a 1pm finish on Friday's (this is a full-time in office role)
- Benefits include: above average employer pension contribution of 6.5%, above average holiday allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, 3 x salary life assurance, company bonus (first £3,000 is tax-free)., * Salary up to £37,500
- 36.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Company bonus
- 34 days holiday (26 days + bank holidays)
- Solid 7% contribution match stakeholder pension scheme
- Medicash cash plan, * £28,000 - £35,000 + Excellent Package
- Grantham, Boston, Stamford
- Design / R&D / FEA
- Permanent
With over 30 years of innovation, this profitable organisation has built a global reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions. Its commitment to continuous development, rigorous standards, and exceptional customer support has earned the trust of clients worldwide. Backed by an experienced and dedicated team, the company is known for its reliability, innovation, and outstanding service.
Why Join This Business
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Technician to join a growing and profitable business with global reach in a guaranteed growth market / industry.
- Work on innovative electronics and IoT products
- Hands-on role with a mix of testing, repair, and product development
- Opportunity to learn new technologies and grow your skills
Salary and Hours
- £28,000 - £35,000, dependant on experience
- 40 hours per week, with an earlier finish on Friday's
- 28 days holiday, which increases with service, * £45,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Package
- Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Newark on Trent, Grantham
- Design / R&D / FEA
- Permanent
With over 30 years of innovation, this profitable organisation has built a global reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions. Its commitment to continuous development, rigorous standards, and exceptional customer support has earned the trust of clients worldwide. Backed by an experienced and dedicated team, the company is known for its reliability, innovation, and outstanding service.
Why Join This Business: This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing and profitable business with global reach in a growth market / industry.
Salary and Hours
- £45,000 - £50,000, dependant on experience
- 40 hours per week, with an earlier finish on Friday's
- 28 days holiday, which increases with service, * £60,000 - £65,000
- 41.5 hours per week (office-based role)
- Company vehicle or Car Allowance
- Company sick pay
- Bupa Dental Insurance
- Healthcare
- Christmas shutdown.
- Life assurance, 4x annual salary
Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton Trent, Birmingham, Coventry, Tamworth