Design Engineer

Are you a Design Engineer with experience in manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and process improvement? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business, supporting the design, development, and implementation of production tooling and bespoke equipment. Working closely with engineering and operational teams, you will play a key role in improving manufacturability, driving efficiency, and supporting the introduction of robust production processes., * Lead the design, development, validation, and implementation of jigs, fixtures, and production tooling for both existing and new products.

• Manage tooling projects from concept through manufacture, testing, commissioning, and production handover, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales and budgets.
• Produce detailed 3D models, technical drawings, bills of materials, and supporting documentation for manufacturing and maintenance purposes.
• Collaborate with design, production, and project engineering teams to improve manufacturability, support automation initiatives, and optimise production processes.
• Develop and maintain tooling standards, calibration procedures, maintenance schedules, and design records to ensure ongoing performance and compliance.

• Degree or HND qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong experience using 3D and 2D CAD software, ideally within a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Proven background in jig, fixture, tooling, or bespoke equipment design.
• Good understanding of fabrication, machining, assembly, welding, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Competitive salary.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance cover.
• Healthcare cash plan, employee discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, subsidised refreshments, and free onsite parking.

Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is progressed further. INDEEDENG