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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Probe UK
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Salary:** £54,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, SolidWorks (CAD), Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/design-engineer/probe-uk-job107825476

## About the Role

This is a genuinely hands-on Design Engineer opportunity where you'll be part of a 3-person design team, working alongside manufacturing and seeing your ideas become reality on the same site., * Degree-level qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Design - or equivalent industry experience.

 * Strong commercial experience taking mechanical designs from concept through to manufacture.
 * Advanced SolidWorks skills, including complex assemblies and detailed production drawings.
 * Good knowledge of APQP, DFM/DFMA, FMEA and VAVE.
 * Experience designing for sheet metal fabrication and assembly would be beneficial.
 * Knowledge of aluminium extrusions, including design and manufacturing limitations.
 * Experience with plastic injection mouldings, including tooling and material considerations.

## Description

* Own the design and engineering data for new and existing products.
 * Create high-quality 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
 * Take designs from concept ? development ? validation ? production.
 * Lead the early design stages of APQP/NPI projects.
 * Collaborate with test engineers on verification, validation and FMEA-led testing.
 * Identify opportunities for VAVE, material improvements and new manufacturing techniques.
 * Continuously improve existing products, processes and designs.


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