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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Aspired Talent Ltd
- **Location:** Blackburn, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £36,000.0 - £38,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Autodesk Inventor, Build Management
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/design-engineer/aspired-talent-ltd-job108074052

## About the Role

This role would suit someone with mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment who enjoys taking designs from concept through to production., At least two years' relevant engineering design experience.

 - HND or degree in an engineering subject.
 - Proficient in 3D CAD, ideally Autodesk Inventor and Vault.
 - Experience producing mechanical designs and manufacturing drawings.
 - Understanding of manufacturing processes and practical assembly requirements.
 - Proficiency in 2D CNC router programming.
 - Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
 - Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy manufacturing environment.
 - Confident communicating with colleagues across engineering and production.

Desirable experience

 - Commercial vehicle conversions, coachbuilding or automotive manufacturing.
 - Automotive electrical systems, particularly electric vehicles.
 - Refrigeration systems and associated equipment.
 - Designing panel assemblies or similar manufactured products.

## Description

Design and develop insulation kits for existing and new commercial vehicle models.

 - Create accurate engineering drawings and assembly instructions for production teams.
 - Design insulated panel assemblies that are practical to manufacture and fit.
 - Produce CNC cutting programmes for insulation panels, maximising material use and reducing waste.
 - Incorporate refrigeration equipment, controllers, batteries and other aftermarket products into vehicle conversion designs.
 - Work closely with manufacturing and installation teams to resolve design and build issues.
 - Create and maintain bills of materials and update information within the company's ERP system.
 - Manage design changes and maintain accurate technical documentation.
 - Support product development and improvements to quality, safety and manufacturing efficiency.


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