Are you a skilled Design Engineer who enjoys turning ideas into practical, high-quality engineered solutions? Do you enjoy working on bespoke projects where no two jobs are the same? Would you like to see your designs move from concept through to manufacture and finished product? If so this could be the role for you!
Our client is looking for an experiencedDesign Engineer to join their team in Loughborough. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working closely with production teams and taking ownership of varied bespoke equipment projects.
What’s on Offer
- Varied bespoke engineering projects
- Opportunity to see your designs become finished products
- Collaborative working environment with strong links to manufacturing
- Real responsibility and influence within the role
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Health and wellbeing programme
About the Role
As Design Engineer, you will produce manufacturing drawings, process customer designs for production and create clear job packs for the workshop and manufacturing teams.
You will work closely with purchasing, accounts, shopfloor and assembly teams to ensure projects move smoothly from design through to delivery. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong understanding of fabrication, practical engineering and manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce manufacturing drawings for bespoke equipment
- Process customer drawings ready for production
- Create job packs for workshop and manufacturing teams
- Order materials, including raw materials, laser parts and folded parts
- Source bought-in items for live jobs
- Produce technical manuals and work instructions
- Support equipment risk assessments
- Carry out occasional site surveys for layouts and design details
- Work closely with purchasing, accounts, shopfloor and assembly teams
- Support the smooth delivery of bespoke engineering projects from design to manufacture
About You
We are looking for a practical, organised and detail-focused Design Engineer who can manage deadlines and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in a Design Engineer role
- Strong knowledge of Inventor 3D CAD
- At least 3 years’ AutoCAD experience
- Good understanding of metal fabrication processes
- Knowledge of current cutting tool technology
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail
- Ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities
- Clear communication skills
- A practical, logical and hands-on approach
Working Environment
This is mainly an office-based role in Loughborough, with occasional visits to client sites.
There may be some exposure to noise, heat and manufacturing conditions when working around the production environment or visiting sites. PPE will be provided and used where required.
Apply Now
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer who wants variety, responsibility and the chance to make a visible impact on bespoke engineering projects.
Apply today to take the next step in a role where your ideas matter and your designs become reality.
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