Design Engineer

Heckmondwike
1 month ago
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Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm (37 hours per week)

Holiday: 20 days + Bank Holidays

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE)

About Us

We are working with a well well-known and reputable manufacturer of surface finishing equipment, supplying machinery to both the educational and industrial sectors. Our projects range from agreeing technical specifications with customers, carrying out design work, trials, and 3D printing specimen parts, through to bespoke quotations, component manufacture, and final assembly.

As part of our ongoing growth and modernisation strategy, we are looking to appoint a forward-thinking Design Engineer to join our close-knit team.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on role within a small, collaborative team. You will be responsible for working on projects from initial specification through to final delivery, liaising directly with customers, manufacturing, and support teams.

The role also has a strong technical sales and project management element, helping raise our profile within the industrial sector, managing enquiries, and leading projects through to completion.

You will play a key role in modernising the business, reviewing internal processes, exploring AI applications within our product offering, and integrating machinery with robotic interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

Designing mechanical components and systems using SolidWorks

Agreeing technical specifications with customers

Producing bespoke quotations and technical proposals

Managing projects from concept to final product

Conducting product trials and supporting 3D printed prototype development

Liaising with manufacturing and support teams to ensure smooth implementation

Leading technical input for bids and tenders

Investigating and improving internal processes

Supporting integration of AI and robotic interfaces into product lines

Ensuring compliance with relevant UK regulations and standards

Contributing to business development and client relationship managementCandidate Requirements

Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Mechanical / Design Engineering role

Strong proficiency in SolidWorks

Ideally graduate calibre (Mechanical / Design Engineering or related discipline)

Experience working within a manufacturing/engineering environment

Strong understanding of UK regulations and engineering standards

Proven ability to manage projects from specification to completion

Business development and client relationship experience

Ability to work independently on projects and collaboratively within a small team

Innovative, forward-thinking mindset

Excellent communication skills

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