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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Pentaxia Ltd
- **Location:** Derby, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Document Management Systems, Microsoft Office, CATIA V5, Generative AI
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8eff6968b1993552

## About the Role

* Strong working knowledge of Catia V5, with a minimum of 2 years' experience surfacing using the Generative Shape Design workbench.
 * Strong understanding of carbon fibre production methods and underlying theory.
 * Strong understanding of CNC techniques for tooling component production.
 * Good verbal and written communication skills.
 * Good understanding of manufacturing, assembly & inspection processes.
 * Understanding of GD&T.
 * Understanding of document control requirements.
 * Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 standards.
 * Competent with MS Office applications.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have hands-on experience of composite manufacturing processes, including knowledge of press tooling, together with experience using CATIA V5 Composites Module (or equivalent ply creation software) and a working knowledge of PLM systems, although these are not essential requirements.

## Description

As a Design Engineer, your responsibilities will be, but not limited to:

 * Designing moulds, tooling, jigs and fixtures using CATIA V5
 * Generating engineering drawings, including GD&T, for internal and external manufacture.
 * Working with the Engineering Department to generate concept designs at the quotation stage.
 * Reviewing engineering drawings and providing feedback to the relevant department.
 * Providing technical information and support for manufacturing and inspection processes.
 * Liaising closely with customers and colleagues regarding design activities, technical requirements, reviews, specifications and timescales
 * Demonstrating effective time management and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
 * Completing any training programmes deemed necessary to support the efficient performance of duties and personal development.
 * Maintaining full compliance with all Quality Assurance, Environmental, and Health & Safety policies, procedures and processes.
 * Ensuring employees, visitors and contractors observe all health and safety measures, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
 * Operating in accordance with all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees, visitors and external contractors.

Undertaking other duties as directed.


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