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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Kintec Global Recruitment
- **Location:** Lancaster, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Release Management
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815582178-design-engineer

## About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with experience in product development, design engineering, and project management to take ownership of projects from concept through to production., * A degree or HND/HNC in Product Design, Industrial Design, Design Engineering, or similar

 * Minimum 2 years' engineering/product development experience
 * Knowledge of Design for Manufacture, FMEA, and validation processes
 * Experience with injection moulded products is advantageous
 * Excellent communication and project management skills

## Description

The successful candidate will be involved in the full product lifecycle, including feasibility studies, quotation support, detailed design, prototyping, validation, industrialisation, and production release. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, high-quality products that meet customer, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements., * Managing product development projects from initial concept to delivery

 * Producing detailed 3D CAD designs and manufacturing specifications
 * Conducting risk analysis, FMEA, verification, and validation activities
 * Supporting Design for Manufacture and continuous product improvement
 * Collaborating with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams
 * Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification


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