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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Candidate Source Ltd
- **Location:** Fir Tree, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Autodesk Inventor, Ansys, Autodesk Autocad, 2d Design
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/44305615/

## About the Role

of engineering drawings, AutoDesk Autocad and Inventor, maintaining technical filesHold a relevant degree or equivalent level To be considered for the role you should ideally have experience in:Precision metal forming/fabricationNew product introduction, process feasibilityQuality assurance & auditingFinite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred, non-linear desirable) The position benefits from a private pension scheme, non-contractual Business Performance Related Bonus, 24 days annual leave (rising with service) plus Bank Holidays, a working week over 5 days with an early Friday finish, offering excellent work/life balance.
To apply for this role as Design Engineer, please click apply online and complete the full application process.
We welcome all applications however; you must be eligible to work in the UK.

## Description

As a Design Engineer your duties will include:Respond to customer enquiries, review applications, develop technical specificationsSpecify catalogue parts, optimise seal configurations and design bespoke seals and gasketsCreate 2D CAD drawings and 3D CAD models, maintain design files and drawing registersLiaise with internal stakeholders to ensure design suitabilityUtilise computer-based tools (e.g. Finite Element Analysis) to develop part designsPerform physical testing (e.g. load deflection, leak testing) to validate part performanceDevelop customer relationships, support Sales, develop product range and performancePerform technical investigations and provide support to internal and external Customers To be successful in the role of Design Engineer you will have demonstratable skills and experience in the following:Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with internal stakeholder and Customer liaisonPerforming engineering calculations, application review and product specificationCreation


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