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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Aerofoil Energy Ltd
- **Location:** Bollington, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £29,000.0 - £49,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Computational Fluid Dynamics, SolidWorks (CAD), Ansys
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f9864ce6154baade

## About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Senior Design Engineer, with a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar workplace role, to join our team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge designs that drive product excellence and customer satisfaction. Your creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills will contribute to transforming ideas into functional, reliable, and efficient solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate engineers eager to make a tangible impact through design innovation and collaboration., * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus

 * Proven expertise and experience in product or mechanical design using CAD software, specifically the applicant will be highly proficient in SolidWorks
 * Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes, particularly in extrusion, metal fabrication and injection moulding processes.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and innovation
 * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across teams
 * Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations relevant to product development
 * Strong competence in Adobe Creative software
 * A strong competence in running CFD software would be a significant advantage - e.g. SolidWorks Simulator, Ansys Fluent, Simcenter STAR-CCM+

## Description

* Conceptualize, develop, and refine detailed design specifications for new products or components
 * Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software to create precise 3D models and technical drawings
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality assurance, and R&D to ensure designs meet all technical and safety standards
 * Conduct design reviews, simulations, and testing to validate functionality and performance of prototypes
 * Identify opportunities for design improvements that enhance manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and product durability
 * Maintain comprehensive documentation of design processes, revisions, and testing results
 * Support the transition from design to production by providing technical guidance and resolving design-related issues
 * Assisting the marketing team with image rendering and video media, website and social media content
 * Managing and implementing CFD based modelling and working with the R&D engineer in this process
 * Managing our in-house laboratory and working alongside the R&D engineer across testing projects, The successful candidate will report to the Technical Director and will be expected to manage the day-to-day running of the technical and R&D function.


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